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  • Cycle #3 16.11.2021

    Jacala
    So I had my third and FINAL EC on Tuesday. Anyone that knows will understand that the red wee is now a thing of the past. Blood pressure was ok today, bloods were ok too so chemo could go ahead. Yay! So happy to be pumped full of poison . As usual t...

  • Pills, potions and prescription perks

    Jacala
    When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June, one the first things the breast care nurse gave me was a medical exemption certificate.This allows all cancer patients free prescriptions for 5 years. There aren't many perks to having cancer but t...

  • PICC line trouble!

    Jacala
    Nothing is ever simple is it? I decided to have a PICC line fitted to save my veins and to stop being constantly stabbed with a needle, so I had my PICC line fitted 2 weeks ago via ultrasound. Friends who have them, have said how easy they are to get...

  • PICC line, cycle #2 and a new sofa

    Jacala
    So I had a PICC line fitted the day before my second EC chemo. It was a weird experience, the nurse was truly amazing. She explained everything so well and was really kind. It was inserted using ultrasound and she did skim a nerve which wasn't pl...

  • Gilbert's Syndrome

    Jacala
    I've been to see my oncologist this morning for a review after my first chemo. Apparently I may have something called Gilbert's Syndrome as I have raised bilirubin levels. Because of this my first chemo dose had to be reduced slightly. I'...
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