I went for my CT scan this morning which was fine and I managed to drink the gastro in half an hour as no one was looking...that stuff is awful!! My dad came and sat with me as he is still in and we had a nice chat about how hes feeling and it seemed to help him. After the scan we went for a coffee as I was gasping due to the fact I couldnt eat or drink anything before the scan and I am a total coffee addict!! I also…
Yes peeps its scan time again...its been four months since the last lot and boy its gone by quick. I have a CT Tuesday and MUGA Wednesday. Fingers crossed for good results hey?? Although I have been feeling really well I have been getting very tired and also had a bit of a niggling cough but we'll see. I just find this to be the toughest time to get through. My treatment is a breeze and I am really quite busy on a…
Its 3 years today that I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a beautifully sunny day much like today. It was a day filled with sadness in many ways too. I went to a funeral that morning with my mum as one of our old neighbours from when I was growing up had passed away. His name was Mr Cross and he was a lovely man. He grew vegetables in his garden and used to bring things for us like runner beans. It was a really…
Hello lovelies, its been a while but all has been going very well for me as much as possible but I have been looking in on the site occasionally as always. I just wanted to wish everyone well and a Happy Easter as well as just a little update on me. And also to everyone experiencing new phases in this illness and needing extra support my thoughts are with you and also to those no longer with us and their families.
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I had an allergic reaction to the antibiotics I was given on Monday! I woke up Tuesday morning with the most horrendous headache and a rash from top to toe. I know I am allergic to erithromycin and can now add penicillin to that list too. I havent had antibiotics many times in my life so I think thats why this is only becoming apparent now...it never ends does it!!
So its now Thursday and I still have a headache and…
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