-January 23rd

I have heard from Jo again. She has sent me an email explaining about embolisation. It doesn’t sound much fun.

"A local anaesthetic is given in the groin then a small cut is made in
the skin of the groin and a thin flexible tube (catheter)is placed
through the skin into the femoral artery. The catheter is threaded up
the femoral artery until its tip reaches the hepatic artery. Once it is
in place, tiny balls of starch or very small gelatin sponge capsules are
injected. These slow down or block the blood supply to the cancer.
Patients usually stay in for a couple of days, its all done in
Radiology. They usually have a scan in a week or so."

I knew nothing about this, and despite calls to Minna and emails to Jo, I am none the wiser. Clearly I am feeling concerned as this is all new, and yet another reminder that it is all out of my control. I had a call from my GP this morning and they haven't even informed him.

It is so difficult to make plans of any sort when I am in this kind of limbo.

Ah well....

another pastel for you to dwell on whilst awaiting further news...