Another newsletter from Chris giving an update on Margaret
That there was a possibility of a second operation had never been mentioned to Margaret by any of the doctors, so this came as an unpleasant shock to her. In my case I was warned that this would be a distinct possibility but I was lucky and it was decided not to be necessary. It does show how varied the information given (or not given) by doctors can be.
Dear All,
Since Update 3, things have changed. I was round yesterday, and have just now spoken with Mum and things are now somewhat clearer. It is so: The lymph gland that was removed was malignant, because of this they have now decided that they must operate again, and remove the other (left) lymph gland. Once all has healed (usually about 3 or 4 weeks) then they will start the preparations for therapy. So the timeline currently looks like this:
Tonight will be the last night in hospital for this stay as Mum is being released tomorrow. Sarah will arrive next Tuesday so good for them to spend time together.
Mum will then go back in for the operation which is scheduled for next week Friday. After that operation it is apparently a 7 day stay in the hospital until the stitches are removed, and then comes the rest and recovery period. Once they feel everything is ready, somewhere between 3 and 4 weeks later, they will start with the Therapy.
So, visits still welcome tonight, but as of tomorrow she will be at home.
For the time being, thanks again for all the support, I know my Mum really appreciates it.
Chris
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