Summer birthday?!

I think that most folks have realised that as I haven't posted since July 27th, life must be good, and they'd be right.

My birthday fell on a Saturday this year, and I had the 'excellent' idea to go dog walking on the sand dunes, and then body surfing at St Ouen. Somehow I managed to rope quite a few friends to join me, even though it involved getting up very early in the morning ( early for some of us!) and the weather was at the very least "inclement".

I had the best birthday ever! The 'reward' for the walking/surfing exploits was a cooked breakfast/brunch at the cafe afterwards, and even that was eventful, with it raining and us being outside under a very flimsy awning!

The whole weekend was spent in birthday celebrations, spoilt with cards (over 40!) and so many lovely gifts, I really did feel very lucky.

I have had a letter from the consultant at the Marsden Dr AG, she has explained that the drug I am on 'Letrozole' takes six weeks to start working, and after three months I should have a scan and blood test to see if it has been effective.

Letrozole is used for:

Primarily treating certain kinds of breast cancer in women past menopause. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by reducing the total amount of estrogen produced primarily in the body. This helps to starve cancer cells by depriving them of estrogen.

I have an appointment in Jersey at the beginning of September to find out the results of the bone marrow and blood tests. 

I am still waiting for the bone density scan, not unduly concerned but it has been over two months since I finished radiotherapy. 

I have booked a few days next week to visit my sister in the UK, and i'm very much looking forward to seeing her and the rest of her extended family, but first we have 'Gorey Fete' to attend. So much hard work goes into making the fete a success, lots of volunteers give up their free time ( son included) and ALL the monies raised go to local charities. 

A few more photos to finish...

Thanks everyone x