Again I attended my consultant's appointment and my paraprotein remains undetectable and my light chains (another measure of any cancer activity) remain normal.
So much is going on in my life and most of it positive.
First the not entirely good news. We were due to go on holiday and I discovered a lump in my neck under which I could feel my pulse. I Googled the situation and became convinced that I might have an aneurism. I decided to not tell HRH - why spoil her holiday - I would sort it later. The day after our holiday I tried to get a GP's appointment but one could not be arranged within a reasonable timescale. I therefore went to our local A&E. From entering to leaving took a full eight hours during which I had been triaged, seen by a doctor, cannulated, CT scanned, and again seen by the doctor. The diagnosis was that there was absolutely nothing of concern.
I also waited until after our holiday to get my eyes tested. Two years ago the optometrist had reported some cataract development. Since then the affect has become more pronounced with a marked increase in glare. This month's eye test resulted in a letter to my GP proposing a referral for cataract assessment and presumably surgery. Today I was able to book a specialist appointment in September - excellent.
Now the fantastic news. HRH and I had a holiday involving a cruise to the Norwegian fjords. Just one of the highlight was my first view of a glacier.
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| Briksdal Glacier - Click to enlarge |
The image above is of the Briksdal glacier which we reached from the village of Olden. The whole holiday with the sights of Norway scenery and the experience of the cruise was truly awesome (a word I use sparingly)
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -
they must be felt with the heart
Helen Keller
