We ended 2024 on a high note. But there is actually a dark cloud hanging over us. This concerns hubby's health. He had an operation for a brain tumour 3 years ago where he walked into the hospital like a normal person and struggled to walk out, with a non-functioning right arm. Today, he has regained movement although he says it's as though there are weights strapped to that arm. He walks, although the legs get tired more quickly. He has various pains and aches which weren't previously there. Where he was frequently out of the house going to work, to the gym, to drinking sessions with friends... now he is mostly home watching TV. Still, he has adapted and seems as fine as the situation permits.
The cloud came last October. During a routine MRI brain scan, the doctor found out new tumours had grown. There were in fact 2 near the site of the old tumour and one starting at the site itself. We were shocked - assumed/hoped it would be years before we would need to worry again. And now there were multiple tumours which were already quite large.
The plan is to have surgery again to remove the tumours. Then have frequent MRI scans to check for new tumours. If any are detected, use radiotherapy to shrink them.
Oh the anxiety, the whys and what-ifs. Still, we must face this. One step at a time.
