Hi there, I'm Bradley's mum, we are hoping to use these postings to keep family and friends up to date on what is going on with Brad's tumour (who he has affectionately names Clifford), he says that it deserves a name as it is someone he is having to live with for the time being.
I'll try and be brief and introduce ourselves and our situation - bear with me if I start to waffle!!
Basically 18 mths ago Brad was hit by a cricket ball which fractured his tibia, this was however not spotted in casualty at the time, in the time between then and now he has rested his leg on occasion when it hurt, but otherwise has been strapping his leg up and played two seasons for our local rugby team. Then 3 weeks ago his leg was quite swollen, more than usual so I insisted that xray did another film to have a look again, hey presto they could see the healed fracture and also found what looked like a mass causing the swelling, at the time they said possible infection!!!
They organised for an MRI scan the following week, it was then that I was taken in to see then scanning screen and had this what we now know is an aggressive tumour growing from his ankle to approx half way up his tibia. They followed this with a CT scan to check his chest, good news - all clear.
We were then referred to a fabulous hospital the Royal National Orthopaedic in Stanmore in Middlesex, he had Bone Biopsies taken, Nuclear Bone Scan and Bone Measurements taken.
We are now in limbo waiting for the biopsy results to come back, it's so frustrating, Brad's in quite a bit of pain some days and has been given Morphine to take to enable him to at least sleep a little at night. We are waiting to find out exactly what type of tumour this is - possibilities are a Periosteal Osteosarcoma or Ewings Sarcoma.
I will keep everyone informed of what we find out and what they are planning to do, hopefully if i can prise Bradley's fingers away from his new P.S.P. you may even be privilaged to have a posting from the man himself.
Bye for now - Michaela and Brad.
I'll try and be brief and introduce ourselves and our situation - bear with me if I start to waffle!!
Basically 18 mths ago Brad was hit by a cricket ball which fractured his tibia, this was however not spotted in casualty at the time, in the time between then and now he has rested his leg on occasion when it hurt, but otherwise has been strapping his leg up and played two seasons for our local rugby team. Then 3 weeks ago his leg was quite swollen, more than usual so I insisted that xray did another film to have a look again, hey presto they could see the healed fracture and also found what looked like a mass causing the swelling, at the time they said possible infection!!!
They organised for an MRI scan the following week, it was then that I was taken in to see then scanning screen and had this what we now know is an aggressive tumour growing from his ankle to approx half way up his tibia. They followed this with a CT scan to check his chest, good news - all clear.
We were then referred to a fabulous hospital the Royal National Orthopaedic in Stanmore in Middlesex, he had Bone Biopsies taken, Nuclear Bone Scan and Bone Measurements taken.
We are now in limbo waiting for the biopsy results to come back, it's so frustrating, Brad's in quite a bit of pain some days and has been given Morphine to take to enable him to at least sleep a little at night. We are waiting to find out exactly what type of tumour this is - possibilities are a Periosteal Osteosarcoma or Ewings Sarcoma.
I will keep everyone informed of what we find out and what they are planning to do, hopefully if i can prise Bradley's fingers away from his new P.S.P. you may even be privilaged to have a posting from the man himself.
Bye for now - Michaela and Brad.
posted by Bradley at 8:41 pm
8 Comments:
Hello Shelly, I play centre, thats what Bradnum12 means. I went to Twick on sunday with my rugby coach and some mates, had a good time even tho we lost, it wore me out tho and lots of pain on monday, on morph now which is helpin lots. Mum says there are pics of Shan on his blog, can you let mum know how to download fotos she cant work it out. byeeeee.
Hello Brad,How you doing sweetheart
wont be long now and you can sort this Clifford out.Hope your not going to get rid off your middle name though hehe.That was your great grandads name by the way(my dad)and it's also Richards middle name to.Really this is just to let you know you are in my thoughts and i'm with you every step of the way,as is the rest of the family.Will check your blogg every day,to see how things are with you.See you soon sweetie Lots and Lots of Love Nanxxxxxxxx
Hi Sweetie,How are you feeling today?no news about results i gather.Wont be long love and you can really kick this Clifford fella in to touch.Just want you to get better,so you can enjoy the things you like doing the most,like tormenting Rhiannone,lol.Keeping an eye on here for replies,how you getting on with your game thingy,i dont know what it's called,you know me.Bye for now,God Bless Lots of love Nan xxxxxxxx
Hi Brad,at last things are moveing your back to the hospital on monday and you can get started on this Clifford bloke.Im told its a great hospital,i should think so........only the best for our Brad.everything is going to be fine you see,Im thinking of you sweetheart.See you soon
Lot of love Nan xxxxxxxx
Hello Brad,How did Kirstys little girls party go?glad you managed to go,it will do you good to get out for a bit of fresh air,and it's better than being stuck in like you have.Hope the pain is still under control.Only a couple of days now,before going back to the hospital,thank goodness,have you got to take a bag with you as well?I expect they will tell mum when she finds out on monday,what time you have to be there tuesday.Thinking of you as always,be sure to rest that leg plenty.Big hugs and lots of love Nanxxxxxxxx
Hi Brad,Thinking of you as always,we are with you all the way because we love you,see you soon,all my love Nan xxxxx
Hello Brad what a day this has been for you,tests,tests and more tests,Im told you have a fantastic veiw,i should think so 12 floors up and a room of your own,en,suiet,tv,net and phone,you didnt tell me you was going private.Only the best for our Brad,im sorry you have been pulled about so much with all these tests,buy it has to be done so they can get on with getting shot of Clifford(the Bugger)will see you soon,and am thinking of you as always,Love you loads Nanxxxxx
Hello Brad Whats all this I hear?off round to Jakes last night,Good for you,and your eating everything in site,and put weight on already.Brad thats fantastic!!Mum says that you went christmas shopping today with her as well.Did you get anything nice?I beleive Rich is visiting you tommorow and maybe going out or sorting your drums out,whatever you do have a great time.Will see you later in the week,till then big hugs and I love you to bits as always love Nan xxxxxxxxx
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