I feel lucky

Brain mets, Cancer, Courage, Family and friends, Hope, Treatment 1 Minute

bristowe family2I must have some powerful, prayerful friends and family out there working overtime.

Today was my appointment with the oncologist. Though I didn’t expect it the CT scan results were back and were good news.

They showed that the cancer in the omentum had shrunk, the bone density in my spine had increased, and the MRI scan from last week’s radio surgery showed that all current brain lesions had disappeared or just left scarring.

To be told I was stable would have been a plus, but to be told that the cancer had shrunk was terrific!

I feel blessed. I feel lucky-lucky to have such a strong, knowledgeable team of NHS people fighting my corner, lucky to have been blessed with good health all my life which has made me strong,  lucky to have so many wonderful people praying for me every day, interceding with God. Definitely a “sunshiny day”.

I know that I’m still only at the beginning of my ‘cancer journey’, but some pot holes have been negotiated. Some have even been filled in.

I will do my best to keep strong and optimistic. I will try not to look too far ahead. I will hopefully get better at living with cancer without allowing it to dominate my life.

Blessings to all those diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. May their friends and family carry and support them as mine are supporting me.

Thank you 🙏

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  2. Fabulous news Pauline, thrilled for you… keep positive xx😘
    Sending love & sunshine from Spain
    Rachel xx

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  6. What wonderful news P. Prayer is so powerful keep smiling and give a hug from me to your lovely husband. Xx

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  7. So happy to hear this brilliant news Pauline. We will continue to send our prayers up every day. Perhaps you will feel able to join us in our ” Ladies Who Lunch” on our next outing, it’s good fun and very relaxed.

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  9. The best news!! I’ve had a spring in my step today for the first time in a long time! How amazing is our NHS, how lucky we are that you have the best people looking after you. Love you Mum, you know how I feel about you. Like so many other people I think you’re incredible. And Max, your rock! I feel honoured you’re my Mum and Dad. Keep up that optimism lovely Momma. One step at a time. Keep enjoying all the fabulous things you have in your life. All this support around you from your family and friends is wonderful. 💚💚💚

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  10. Keep those sunshiny days coming Pauline! What fabulous news x x

    We are so pleased for you 💚

    The Steads
    XxxxX

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