Update

Unfortunately, due to problems with the Cryotherapy machine at the Royal London, Fintan is yet to have his second application of cryotherapy.  We were due to visit the Hospital on Wednesday 15th, but the Cryotherapy machine was not working so our visit was postponed to Wednesday of this week.  We knew it would be a long day, as there was obviously a backlog of patients and 2 surgical procedures before EUAs (examinations under anaesthetic) would start, however, at about 4.00pm the Specialist Retinoblastoma Nurse apprehensively informed us the Cryotherapy machine had failed again and Fintan would not be having his treatment that day.   Fortunately, Fintan had not yet been anaesthetised!  

Although, rather frustrating for us - having made the journey - and the worry of having to delay treatment for another week, it was probably for the best anyway; Fintan has not been well this week and is on antibiotics for a nasty willy infection!  It looks like the poor boy needs a circumcision  - another uncomfortable procedure for him to endure.  

We should be back at the Royal London next Wednesday (assuming the machine is repaired), if not, Mr Hungerford runs a clinic at Moorfields Eye Hospital who also have a Cryotherapy machine and Fintan could be treated there.

Until next week!