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'...
I'm now on day 11. Wow! What an absolute roller coaster of feelings this is.
I've described chemo as the worst hangover you've ever had that lasts 3- 4 days. Those days, so days 4 - 6 of the cycle for me, were the worst. Total and utter f...
So I had my first EC (1 of 3) on Friday. The actual experience in the cancer centre was ok. The staff were so lovely and patient. I was there for about 2 hours. I had a cannula fitted this time but I'm having a PICC line fitted for cycle two as i...
So yesterday I met my oncologist who is a lovely, funny dr from Turkey. He went through my history with me regarding my cancer.
35mm tumour + 4mm little extra tumour connected to the larger one, mixture of lobular and ductal (this was news to me as t...
I don't have many down days, 99% of the time I'm positive, upbeat and very practical in how I think. Cancer will not beat me and I'm going to survive this and come out the other side.
Yesterday I had it confirmed that my teaching sa...
