ANDREAC's blog

Chemo script not ready

2009-05-21T09:40:46Z

Hi, My mum has not had a very easy time of her chemo over the last few weeks, she does seem to be fated at times, last Wednesday she should have been having her 3rd dose, but her blood cells were too low although she had a blood transfusion on the Monday that should have helped, but didn't. Anyway she was sent home again to come back this Wednesday she had her bloods done all was ok, but apparently the script had not been written up by the doctor so again she was sent home and told to ring up on Friday to see if they can fit her in on Tuesday next week, i am getting really concerned as she should really be on her fourth set and i am worried that all these delays could be making the lung cancer worse. Has anyone else had the problems of scripts not being ready?, i was amazed that this was not checked prior to her going anyway, but not sure how all of it work to be honest. My worry is she seems to be getting quite depressed at the moment and it is very hard to keep her spirits up. Sorry for going on a bit, but i find this is the only place people seem to be able to answer your questions. Andrea

HELP & ADVICE PLEASE

2009-04-23T09:11:23Z

My mum has been to christies yesterday (Wed) for her 2nd course of chemo, as we live in Crewe she has transport to pick her up, this time i was not allowed to travel with her as they cannot alway accomodate passengers. I did expect that when she arrived they would help and assist her to get to Ward 5 etc, but this was not the case, she was left at the door and expected to find her own way, since last Sept she has been unwell and mainly now cannot remember things and her legs are always swollen so she finds walking extremely difficult. When she got back last night she told me she got lost twice and was getting herself quite upset about it. Does anyone know if there is any assistance you can have when you arrive at the hospital to help with situations like these i know there are chairs but these are not much use if you are on your own etc. Andrea

Lung Cancer Newly diagnosed

2009-03-31T10:52:19Z

Hi, Just recently joined the website, my mum is currently on her first course of chemo, she has had a 3 day dose and has now come home she is then due back for a review next Wednesday, and she will then have the same treatment every 3 weeks for 3 months. This is all so new to me, my Mum is being so positive about it all, but i am just not sure what to expect she has not had any side effects as yet, so not sure at all what to expect, can anyone help out with advise etc. I have yet to speak directly to a doctor about my Mum case i am hoping i will get an opportunity when she has her appointment in Outpatients next Wednesday. Andrea