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{ 05 08 2010 }

An overnight set-back

Chris made such a huge effort to talk to both the consultants yesterday evening, but it seems to have taken a lot out of him. He had a very restless night which culminated in him falling out of bed and having another fit. This morning his vision and his hearing are both much worse. His coordination has also gone, so I had to feed him his breakfast as he can’t hold a spoon. I’ve spoken to the doctor who is going to increase his dose of midazolam which will protect against seizures.

Posted by Gillian on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 10:50 am. Filed under cancer. Follow any responses to this post with its comments RSS feed. Both comments and trackbacks are currently closed.

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  1. RIchard P | 5 August 2010 at 11:09 am | Permalink

    Dear Gillian,
    We were so pleased to hear that Chris was able to discuss his treatment options yesterday afternoon, so are obviously deeply saddened to hear about the toll it has taken on him. We take comfort from knowing he is receiving excellent care, not least from yourself. As ever, we’re just on the end of the phone if we can help, especially if we can give you a bit of respite.
    As ever, we think of you both constantly.
    R&F.

  2. Bryony | 5 August 2010 at 11:13 am | Permalink

    Lots of love and thinking of you both. B

  3. Joan Lock | 5 August 2010 at 11:19 am | Permalink

    Gillian, I am reading your blog daily and you and Chris are constantly in my thoughts.
    I feel Chris and I started the cancer journey together since our diagnoses were very close in time and I am so sorry that his options are now so limited. Please feel supported by all those who are reading your reports and thinking of you.

  4. David Allsopp | 5 August 2010 at 11:39 am | Permalink

    Hi Chris,

    I was just thinking about all our coffee discussions over the past 10 years – I reckon there must have been over 2000 of them. For the more recent ones I was even drinking half-decent coffee thanks to your tips on brewing! They were often fascinating, fanciful, amusing, educational, sometimes challenging, and I wanted to thank you for all that – work wouldn’t have been half as much fun without those interludes.

    Thinking of you both.

  5. Angela Noble | 5 August 2010 at 1:15 pm | Permalink

    My love and prayers for both of you

    A.

  6. Elly Smith | 5 August 2010 at 6:00 pm | Permalink

    Dear Chris and Gillian, we just wanted to say that we really send you both much love and prayers at this time. Bon Courage, as they say in France. Much, much love from Elly and family x

  7. Catriona | 5 August 2010 at 6:29 pm | Permalink

    Hi Chris & Gillian, thank you for the consideration you have shown to your friends in keeping this blog. I just hope and pray that Chris is not in too much pain and distress from now on. I would also like to tell Chris that his friendship, kindness and wisdom have had a lasting effect on my life and I’m sure on many others. My thoughts and prayers will be with you Gillian for the next few months whatever happens. With much love, Catriona (university friend)

  8. Mantina | 5 August 2010 at 7:55 pm | Permalink

    Ditto to David A’s comments – although i did not know you as long as he did
    i will always remember you correcting Paul W’s English and providing me with the meaning of a word you have used
    Our poker games were fun too