tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22436652387374205982024-03-13T04:12:18.975+00:00Ivan's here we go again BlogAs most of you know I was diagnosed with myeloma (bone marrow cancer) in July 2008. After 18 months, lots of therapy and a stem cell transplant the myeloma has come back, we are fighting this with the same confidence as last time, so with your prayers, thoughts and support hopefully we can win again.
Please leave comments on the blog if you wish otherwise please phone me 07957361356 or email ivanpaul.it@gmail.com, or just look at the blog to keep updated. Follow on www.twitter.com/blogivantIvanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-10529346643124050152010-04-23T14:36:00.003+01:002010-04-23T14:49:11.112+01:00Ivan's FuneralHi Everyone<br /><br />Averil has asked me to let you all know the arrangements for Ivan' funeral.<br />It will be on Saturday 1st May at 10.45am<br />The service will be held at St Mary Magdalene's Church which is in Appleton.<br />The full address is <br />St Mary Magdalene Church<br />Dingleway<br />Appleton<br />Warrington<br />WA4 3AW<br /><br />For those of you who know the area it is on the corner of Dingleway and Bridge Lane.<br /><br />The service at Church will be followed by a short service at the Crematorium for family and close friends.<br /><br />After the service in St Mary Magdalene's there will be refreshments and Averil hopes that as many of you as possible will be able to stay and share your stories and thoughts about Ivan. Averil is looking forward to meeting you all.<br /><br />As you know Ivan had some definite thoughts about how his funeral should be organised. His wishes with regards to donations rather than flowers are posted on his blog.<br /><br />MickUnknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-75206444824997072672010-04-20T12:34:00.002+01:002010-04-20T12:45:29.357+01:00Ivan's Good CausesHi Everyone<br /><br />Averil has asked me to let you know how grateful she and the family are for all your kind words on the blog and the cards and messages that have been sent to the house. She says that the flowers have been great but she is now running out of vases!<br /><br />Ivan has left some clear instructions as to what should happen with regards his funeral (why doesn't that surprise us - organised to the last). One of his wishes is that there should be no flowers, instead he wants the money to go to:<br />a) MacMillan Nurses<br />b) Sponsoring a South African child's education for a year<br />c) Supporting an HIV group in Benoni, South Africa<br />d) Conservation in South Africa. <br /><br />So Averil has asked that if anyone was planning/thinking of sending her flowers would they mind instead donating the money to one of Ivan's causes. If you send her the money, saying which cause you want to support, she will make sure the money gets there.<br /><br />The funeral is possibly going to be Saturday 1st May. Averil is waiting so that her family can get acrpss from South Africa & that is being delayed because of the current flight problems.<br /><br />MickUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-33342691113997997822010-04-17T14:56:00.002+01:002010-04-17T15:10:30.370+01:00The Last PostHi Everyone<br /><br />It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that Ivan has finally lost his battle with cancer. He died peacefully at 10.15 this morning.<br /><br />Your comments on his blog over the past few days say it all. He was the most thoughtful, courageous, kind and loving person I have ever had the privilege to know. I was lucky enough to have him as a great friend and I will miss him tremendously.<br /><br />He loved his blog and your comments and his sense of humour have kept him going over the last two years. I hope that you will all be able to write one last comment in memory of our great friend.<br /><br />God bless.<br /><br />MickUnknownnoreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-64460773098528924022010-04-16T13:38:00.004+01:002010-04-16T13:56:20.232+01:00Ivan Would Call This 'Plan Z'Hi Everyone<br />I'm at the hospital at the moment with Ivan. Many of you will have heard him, during his illness, talk positively about moving on to plan B and if that didn't work plan C and then D and so on. Unfortunately we have now run out of plans.<br /><br />Ivan is now very ill. The doctors have said that there is now nothing more that they can do. Everyone's efforts are now going towards making him as comfortable as possible. At present he is sleeping a lot but he knows that we are here with him.<br /><br />Please keep your comments and prayers coming. They are a great comfort to both him and Averil.<br /><br />MickUnknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-80851852689986003272010-04-14T11:05:00.003+01:002010-04-14T11:21:14.318+01:00Another UpdateHi Everyone<br /><br />First of all many thanks from Ivan for all the tremendous messages of support that you have sent him. He is still in Liverpool Royal on Ward 7Y and continuing to get great medical support from all of the staff there. The doctors have told him that the myeloma is presently very aggressive. One of the consequences of this is that he has had some bleeding in his head that is putting pressure on his brain. This is making it difficult for him to speak and also making him very sleepy.<br /><br />Having said that we are still getting some great one liners - they are just a bit slower than usual! He still manages to charm the nurses, especially the young pretty ones. They often leave the room with a smile or a giggle. I try to tell them that I taught him all he knows - but it's not working!<br /><br />Ivan has access to his blog from his hospital bed but I'm not sure how often he is looking at it. When I visit this afternoon I will read out all of your comments. Please keep them coming.<br /><br />Mick/Mike (I really must try and sort out who I am!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-46700446160190905212010-04-11T18:18:00.008+01:002010-04-11T21:51:20.712+01:00Ivan UpdateHi Everyone.<div><br /><div>Ivan is not at all well at the moment and has asked me to update his blog. He is conscious of the fact that there are many who follow his blog who are concerned because he hasn't posted anything for a while.</div><div><br /></div><div>At present Ivan is back in Liverpool Royal Hospital. His myeloma is back with a vengeance and the staff are presently trying to get his platelet levels up. His illness is making him very tired and lethargic and has had an effect on his speech. A couple of days ago he couldn't speak at all and this was very frustrating as you could see that he knew what he wanted to say but the voice wouldn't work. I saw him today and his speech is much better (I won't tell you what he called me!) suffice to say that his tremendous sense of humour is still there.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you will keep up your comments - I will make sure they are passed on to him. Your support and prayers are a tremendous boost for him. Keep checking the blog - between us Ivan & I will keep you up to date.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mick (Mike) Jackson</div><div><br /></div><div>PS Ivan has already checked his blog & has had a moan to me that I hadn't updated it - give me a chance Ivan!</div><div><br /></div></div>Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-11201492808806736402010-04-03T16:57:00.006+01:002010-04-03T17:29:04.059+01:0079) Easter Saturday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdgMt04DgH3ENXORMlADEvBdnpbFp0Gjo36EhZbiy6tQo3Psh1xE0Twz7HtJwM0nJJOj8LcVzi0ab8hWygm4ze7T07TnaZSEB8TUxkWMdmA8ACu4BIn477hAoEMsegsbx_LnPQY5yrIsb/s1600/P1040122.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 215px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455947116369356802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdgMt04DgH3ENXORMlADEvBdnpbFp0Gjo36EhZbiy6tQo3Psh1xE0Twz7HtJwM0nJJOj8LcVzi0ab8hWygm4ze7T07TnaZSEB8TUxkWMdmA8ACu4BIn477hAoEMsegsbx_LnPQY5yrIsb/s320/P1040122.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjJStC5YpuI2AAzHaIzcpO47j8ddWjJknM3-f4z3BdG3ckNbXg_1YQF3T1bS0Gfli4ECNInwoft71LiMuN-TxtBWNXVR1rLwf6kFobgZRFrIu8kiny5-r9ayjju6cAPEAEPfZePZfGLsL/s1600/P1040119.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 275px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 191px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455947141816223698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjJStC5YpuI2AAzHaIzcpO47j8ddWjJknM3-f4z3BdG3ckNbXg_1YQF3T1bS0Gfli4ECNInwoft71LiMuN-TxtBWNXVR1rLwf6kFobgZRFrIu8kiny5-r9ayjju6cAPEAEPfZePZfGLsL/s320/P1040119.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTs4R1N8-h22UmvP1OCypIVuNOlpct12lZ8Fu5Yca3h4Jz8UcyjMwk_l5VEq0J-mzJCnn85cvZ6t1id31cuuUs1af_k9-fMMlffi6_pbNOiKuJIbkfFS5rZuxr2fEFvY6ZwxlthkYi_e_/s1600/P1040118.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjJStC5YpuI2AAzHaIzcpO47j8ddWjJknM3-f4z3BdG3ckNbXg_1YQF3T1bS0Gfli4ECNInwoft71LiMuN-TxtBWNXVR1rLwf6kFobgZRFrIu8kiny5-r9ayjju6cAPEAEPfZePZfGLsL/s1600/P1040119.JPG"></a><br /><br />We decided to go towards Buxton this morning for coffee and cake, I am sure a few of you know the place, its about .25 miles before the Cat and Fiddle, and called the Peak View Tea rooms.<br />We didn't get there until about 11.45 so decided to have lunch instead. They have different salt and pepper pots on all the tables, today we had tractors, in the past we have had Police men, post men or even different styles of cake, its not what I would have for home but great to visit, the food is fab too, if you haven't been before I would suggest you have a visit and include it in a trip to Buxton.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-20680842248261772832010-04-02T12:25:00.003+01:002010-04-02T17:09:11.315+01:0078) Out And AboutAt the Trafford Centre at the moment, it's good to get out towards Manchester on the M62 rather than towards Liverpool, just a little walk for me but then back to the car for me, Averil and Jess then doing a little shop Ha ha before joining me at the car, it's then back to to Warrington for Matalan, let's see how the day goes. One thing for sure us my disabled parking ticket comes on handy.<br />I will try to take it easy this weekend because I really would like these platelets and donated blood to last until Tuesdays hospital visit at least, longer would be great.<br />So that's my day, I will take it easy for the rest of it.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-68536428865533857342010-04-01T17:32:00.002+01:002010-04-01T17:59:10.320+01:00(77) last planned visit to hospital before EasterMick and I arrived at hospital this morning at 9 and arrived home at 5 this afternoon, that was a long day.<br />I had platelets at 9am and then waited for tests before having the blood later, hopefully that's enough to see me over the long weekend.<br />I have had a whitlow again but the antibiotics seem to be doing a great job.<br />Good news from the day is that the calcium has settled down and seems to be stabilising. It was worth the few days in hospital last week and the visits this week.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-51865306996311165672010-03-31T14:14:00.002+01:002010-03-31T14:36:29.464+01:00(76) Felt good this morningSlept well last night and when I got up I felt a little light at the end of the tunnel ( not Duracell battery by any chance but a little better).<br />My platelets were up to 14 and hb (haemoglobin) up to 9. No more transfusions today but blood and platelets in the morning (they are already ordered so that should save a few hours).<br />It's good to feel a little better and it's reassuring knowing that I am Reading the symptoms myself. <br />A little improvement really boosts the day.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-17848559991188916872010-03-29T18:14:00.005+01:002010-03-29T18:27:29.493+01:00(75) Monday at HospitalAnn took me to hospital again today, I had blood tests followed by a bag of platelets and then a unit of blood.<br />Not in until Wednesday now and then maybe Thursday for a a top up to see me over the weekend. The day unit is closed over the weekend so if there was a problem I would probably have to go to the ward instead. We should be able to avoid that by sorting the blood out early.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-52846451237775959852010-03-28T15:47:00.002+01:002010-03-28T15:57:26.608+01:00(74) This is normalI have asked this before "what is normal" normal changes daily, we try to get back to normal when we are probably already there.<br />I really wanted to go to church today and I set it as a target and we made it, it was lovely and uplifting, maybe normal is where you are are at your happiest.<br />The sun was out today but it was a lot colder than it actually looked.<br />Hospital tomorrow, we start with blood tests and then see where the day takes us, maybe blood, platelets and who knows what.<br />It will be a normal day that's for sure.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-45049486490627935192010-03-27T16:00:00.002+00:002010-03-27T16:18:38.133+00:00(73) busy doing nothingUp, showered and shaved, it's funny how putting staires into an equation really messes things up, I have been managing with the one room ok but I had to go down to sort out my many tablets, one of the jobs before I go on is to see what I need for the new regime and what are obsolete, think it's sorted now.<br />It's resting time now but that's all I can do so I will do.<br />I hope you all have a fabulous Easter time, I will, I was having my stem cell tranplant this time last year, coming out of hospital on Easter Day. Is a year a long or short time?Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-1407517004595708532010-03-26T20:44:00.002+00:002010-03-26T21:20:28.088+00:00(72) Back to BloggingAs you may have worked out, I went to hospital on Tuesday for regular blood tests but it didn't quite work out as planned. The calcium was very high as were were the platelets and the heomaglobin so I have stayed in hospital for a few days.<br />Thanks to the regular bloggers and the new ones looking.<br />Please add your comments and lets see how this Plan C works out.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-24793059138945848692010-03-22T20:04:00.004+00:002010-03-26T20:12:42.146+00:00(71) Plan CPlan C is now in place, it's a drug called Revlimid, there are several other drugs to go with it but there are side effects drugs, things like sickness. Let's see how it goes.<br />The pain in the back has settlled somewhat, having changed the dose a little last night after doctors advice.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-89960108061904506872010-03-20T16:16:00.007+00:002010-03-20T20:12:09.464+00:0070) The pain is moving on slightlySorry I haven't been blogging as much over the last few days but as news is more available I will pass it on to to <br />you. As much as the bone marrow pain is moving will be a good sign ( and I am sure that it is) the pain hasn't moved far, only to my backside so now I can't sit down at all, this is not fun. I am convinced that the next few days will be better. I haven't been out of the bedroom for 3 days now (apart than for obvious reasons) that must be some sort of record.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-12160302948338008092010-03-19T10:49:00.002+00:002010-03-19T10:57:53.957+00:0069) Thats the Bone Marrow TakenWow, that hurt, it's now about 11.00am on Friday and I have been having sleeps in half hour bursts.<br />The pain was bad yesterday (please ladies don't mention child birth because I will take you on the pain factor). Two lots of fluid were taken and one lot of bone (it took 3 Attemps to get the bone) he did suggest getting the bone next week but I couldn't promise turning up again) anyway all done now just wait for the results now.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-30730514154611744042010-03-17T20:08:00.002+00:002010-03-17T20:23:00.657+00:0068) Extra plateletsTodays Platelets were very low at 10, The lowest they have been before was 16, I have had 2 adult bags of platelets today which seem to have stopped the bleeding, my mouth is still a little sore but the ulcers are dring out so lets hope for a nights sleep without waking looking like Dracula.<br />Tomorrow I have the Bone Marrow test so I have to be at hospital soon after 9.00am, I have been told that it doesn't take long to take the fluid from the spine, they then have to take a little bone for tests, then half hour lie down to make sure and then home.<br />BRING IT ON if its whats required and I am sure it is.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-24874842846075916822010-03-16T14:35:00.003+00:002010-03-16T14:50:44.384+00:0067) Platelets in the morningPlatelets in the morning about 11.00 am I am having 2 adult bags of platelets so will see what happens, hopefully will stop the bleeding. <br />The steroids do good but also take your energy in other ways. I am asking for stronger pain killers in the morning to try to help.<br />Will let you know the outcome tomorrowIvanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-70840508978345584822010-03-14T11:17:00.006+00:002010-03-14T21:40:56.662+00:0066) Great Weekend<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwPojgHD76782d5zDnyyVf2I-o6cjIPufBt_A7ixaAtKqcswtxvHEsLf6JsSCCobws70BlV1tiDhjYLp9k_p1sqO3qudcPMaM0BJ_B2Rgy4mvhke2jwh20DsTErxUto6oST8krrkhUDukm/s1600-h/DSC00694.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448579289937477506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwPojgHD76782d5zDnyyVf2I-o6cjIPufBt_A7ixaAtKqcswtxvHEsLf6JsSCCobws70BlV1tiDhjYLp9k_p1sqO3qudcPMaM0BJ_B2Rgy4mvhke2jwh20DsTErxUto6oST8krrkhUDukm/s320/DSC00694.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGX_Td6J9wgFzqU07KMtiWr-qQSgJl1k-GyidmoQxGQd_7-zMsWc8St7xONz0QOhyphenhyphenhEyZviipF5dOJ2-Inw13Y9eofyvCxDqLUwEuuZVKlsRC1Z0kilmON8h14ez3FqXH1KKJgIs_KI8R/s1600-h/DSC00757.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 312px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448579287162527170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGX_Td6J9wgFzqU07KMtiWr-qQSgJl1k-GyidmoQxGQd_7-zMsWc8St7xONz0QOhyphenhyphenhEyZviipF5dOJ2-Inw13Y9eofyvCxDqLUwEuuZVKlsRC1Z0kilmON8h14ez3FqXH1KKJgIs_KI8R/s320/DSC00757.JPG" /></a>Centreparcs</span> is fabulous, Friday evening was a struggle for me with nose bleeds and bleeding mouth ulcers but most have cleared now after starting steroids on Saturday with a continuation today, I also think it's down to be being looked after so well this weekend, everyone is great.<br />Mick and I have just walked to the swimming area (I couldn't have walked like this on Saturday) Averil, Ann and Jess are swimming). We are going back now to watch the GP and leaving with Joyce about 3.30 for home, Mick and Ann staying until tomorrow.<br />The first photo is taken from near to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ullawater, Pooley</span> Bridge and the second photo is from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">swimming</span> area at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">centreparks</span>.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-91446726246866649712010-03-12T13:11:00.003+00:002010-03-14T19:43:57.831+00:0065) Platelets dropMy platelets dropped again <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">on todays</span> tests, they fell from a tiny 23 on Tuesday to a smaller 16 today, Not Good.<br />It has been decided that they aspirate my bone marrow bone next Thursday ( take fluid and some bone) and see what they can find. I will be taking steroids this weekend, having platelets next Wed and the bone marrow taken on Thursday. This may change if I don't do too well over the next few days.<br /><br />Lets wait and see.<br /><br />Its all getting a little scary at the moment.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-21108033359538410982010-03-11T13:26:00.002+00:002010-03-11T13:42:02.687+00:0064) blood tests tomorrowOff to hospital at 9.00am tomorrow for blood tests and then to CenterParcs in the Lakes for the weekend. The Camera will be busy.<br />The support we have had from you all from the very beginning, and the support from you all during the last few days has been above and beyond all expectations, your sincerity and humour has lifted my heart.<br /><br />Will try to update the blog tomorrow.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-27267675479454554852010-03-09T16:42:00.002+00:002010-03-09T17:00:46.255+00:0063) not what we expectedThe hospital tests didn't go to plan this morning. The velcade seems to be working on the cancer carrying protien but unfortunately it has started attacking my platelets again, the platelets have dropped from a workable 68 last Tuesday to a poor 23 this week, so I am off the drugs again and having blood tests Friday so that the clinical team can set to work on plan C at a meeting on Friday with the hope of being a little closer to answers by Tuesday morning.<br />I want to thank all family and friends near and far for your fabulous support and all the hospital staff who are working so hard for us. I will tell you all that goes on so that you can support us when we have not so good news and celebrate the good news when we get it. We are in this together, I am glad that you are there, THANK YOU.<br />I was down this morning but better now, I am always better when we have a plan/ or a start of one.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-18251420218309243612010-03-07T17:44:00.004+00:002010-03-07T22:59:15.179+00:0062) What did the weekend bring?The bulb got changed but only because I went to Halfords and got them to do it, when you see the messing around to change it I think £6.49 for the bulb, to change it and a spare bulb is a bargain, why get my hands dirty.<br />The football was the usual standard as usual at Warrington Town but the curry was fabulous, well worth the 30 minutes trying to park.<br />Today was spent appreciating the change in the weather and also how blessed we are with the support of friends, not just for the support during cancer but for generally be part of our lives.<br />It's hospital again on Tuesday for the velcade, it will be interesting to see what (if anything) has happened to the Platelets, let's hope they have stayed high enough for treatment and that the reduction to once a week has controled my blood for the period of treatment.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2243665238737420598.post-48856100831485849282010-03-06T08:27:00.004+00:002010-03-07T08:10:38.136+00:0061) What will today bring?Yesterday was one of those days when I found myself exhausted at the end of the day (if I am honest it was well before the end of the day). Averil eventually sent me to bed (I think she just wanted the tv remote).<br />The plan for today is to change a bulb in the car, Warrington Town for football this afternoon and a curry tonight. Let's see if the day goes to plan.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02679258366992452299noreply@blogger.com3