Day 1
Well, I had my first chemo 'outing' yesterday. I went to Clatterbridge Hospital on Wirral and was impressed with the friendly staff and their thoroughness and professionalism.
I spent 2 hours having an infusion of Oxaliplatin. I had heard that the drip can sting and was pleasantly surprised when I felt nothing. However, right at the end I got a severe,burning sensation which spread from the site of the canula right up to my elbow. (must remember to ask them to put it in my left hand next time). It's still a bit sore now but it's not a major problem.
I have had a slight feeling of nausea, but I'm taking my anti-emetics regularly which seems to be controlling it quite well.
Day 2
I have some aches and pains in my back and hips, but I'm not sure that's down to the chemo - I think it's more about that I didn't sleep very well last night.
I have had my first dose of Capecitabine (a big dose 1800 mg) - so far so good but I've got to take them for 9 days.
I've just been for a short walk over to the pharmacy to buy a digital thermometer - an important task for the next 6 months or so, monitoring infection through temperature.
Staying positive - focused on getting better. I'm finding writing about my treatment quite useful, and also sharing experiences with both users of these fora and people I'm meeting during my various hospital experiences.
