Gaynor through surgery but "rough" journey.

Gaynor currently undergoing surgery - waiting for phonecall on result

Just wonderful!

On Monday 4 ladies from Morialta Uniting Church visited Gaynor. So uplifting, so encouraging - so .. Gaynor has been talking on and on about 'them coming to visit ME!' It has been so wonderful for her. Deep and grateful thanks to Margaret, Margaret, Barbara and Dawn - you have so lifted Gaynor's heart!

Deep trepidation and fear about surgery tomorrow

Gaynor is going through a most worrying time as the surgery draws near.

Surgery today week

It is confirmed that Gaynor will have surgery in one week. Emotions are running a bit high. Gaynor's sister Judy & husband Paul called in with food and wine on Tuesday evening to share dinner with us. A great and loving gesture.

Peripheral Neuropathy

The reason for tingling and difficulty with respect to feeling, using and moving in Gaynor's fingers, feet and walking. A result of the chemo. She may regain full or part use in some months. Or she may find use, especially walking, a difficult thing for the rest of her life.

3 days on

No real change for Gaynor as yet. Because of tingling in fingers is having trouble picking up and holding items.

So that's why

Visited oncologist yesterday very concerned about Gaynor's pains in legs, very dark skin pigmentation and general suffering. Answer - too much chemotherapy. So, all chemo halted. Review next week with oncologist, surgeon, etc to decide on next step. At least we have an answer to Gaynor's general debilitating condition - "cooked" by the chemo! Oncologist was visibly upset by the outcome, and apologetic. Can't blame him. Chemo is a toxic and uncertain process. Hopefully Gaynor can recover a little.

Gaynor's toughest week yet.

And no let up from pain in legs and great tiredness.

Last few days

Gaynor has really been suffering these last few days. She is the worst she has been since she began with chemo many months ago. I hope and pray there is some relief for her soon.