Short version of current situation - no further treatment :(

Hi It's been a hectic few weeks as some of you will know.

Back in early July the doctors told Alison that further chemo on the tumours would do more damage to her body than good and so her treatments would need to cease. Unfortunately this means that as the tumours grow we are no longer able to stop them or slow their growth.

Alison has cancer in her ribs, spine, pelvis and lungs however, the main problem area is the liver where the tumours will eventually cause her liver to fail.

Despite this news, Alison continues to make the most of things and take life head on. She spends much time sleeping due to fatigue and manages the pain and nausea through medication.

The Clare Holland home-based care team are watching and providing much appreciated help as needed.

We also have some great friends providing assistance and have received many offers to help out. Realistically, there is not a great deal that anyone can do now but the thoughts and kind wishes are very generous and warmly welcomed.

Not surprisingly, I've been receiving a number of calls to check in on Alison and to ask about visits. Ali is not really up to seeing visitors and as no surprise, would get frustrated if people started fussing around her. I'm very happy to give people an update if you want to call me but please understand, if I have to cut short the conversation it is simply a practical matter of time, I mean no disrespect.

I will be updating the blog more frequently and hope that this will help you all keep up to date with Alison.

Thanks all for your keen interest in Alison and for your kind thoughts.

Andrew