Thanks to a cancellation, Sue went into hospital on Tuesday 12th (earlier than expected) to have the Groshong line fitted. This is the one fitted near her collar-bone, into which the 3rd chemo drug is sent, and was fitted under local anaesthetic.
The actual pump was fitted this morning; it is a box about 5"x4"x1", with a small sac of chemo stuff attached, that sits in a bag that has to be carried round or worn on a belt, and pumps away 24 hrs/7 days. We believe that a weekly visit to the hospital will be required to have the chemo sac replaced. If anybody is interested, she is on a drug combination called ECF, of which further details are at :- http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Combinationregimen
In addition, details of the Groshong line are at :-
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Linesports/Centralline
She is quite sore at present, but glad to be home and back in her own bed. The side effects so far have not been too hard, for which we are grateful to the Lord. Indeed, Sue said that she was quite calm and at peace throughout her stay - so we can testify that the Lord is answering the prayers of His people.
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Thank you for continuing your blog. I'll encourage others to keep looking in here for up-to-date news. EPCEW Cheltenham have been praying for you and Sue and your family at every meeting we've attended. May the God of grace continue to uphold you all and undertake all that's needful.
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