Yippee!! Excited about having chemo. Never thought I would be saying that.
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Well I have been for my blood test today after a weekend of eating out, dancing, white wine and bianco and lemonade and guess what???? Yes bloods are 2.7 - huge, they were only 1.3 last week hence the chemo being cancelled so I am back on track. I shall be there first thing tomorrow morning to be drugged up for the day.
I also saw my Macmillan nurse today who was so helpful. I now have a copy of my CT results which gives me more information about my condition which I appreciate. I feel more upto date with whats going on in my body so thats good for me. I know it doesnt suit everyone.
It also dawned on me today that everytime I go back to work it effects my bloods. The first time I went back I was admitted to the ward for five days with a tummy bug ( we blamed my hubby ) and then next time I went back to work my bloods were too low for treatment. I think I should have gone back for part days and my boss is happy for me to do that so I shall have to bear that in mind for next week.
Feeling better mentally now after the disappointment of last weeks clinic appointment so my PMA is creeping up again which can only be good.
Hope easter was kind to everyone x x I was given a gold chain with a medallion called "the tree of life" on it by my Aunt and its beautiful. We dont do pressies but she said it felt appropriate that I have it. Very Sweet x x (not gonna say no to gold) lol
How encouraging. If your bloods are a bit off, go out dancing, noshing and boozing. Brilliant! Well done and what a fine example to us all. Good luck with the chemo etc.
Well, it’s pretty obvious that dancing, wining and dining has had a good effect on you over the Easter holiday, especially in terms of lifting your spirits as well as your blood.
I know you were disappointed with feedback regarding results so I’m glad that you now have all the information that you wanted. From that you can move forward and make plans alongside the treatment.
What a lovely gift to receive the tree of life and how thoughtful of your aunt, what a treasure she is.
Good luck tomorrow, I’ll be thinking about you and will send you a pm.
Good luck with your chemo on Friday.......I hope it hits all the right spots, and does exactly what it says on the tin.
I just wanted to let you know that I too was told that surgery would not benefit me as I was stage T3 N1. (It was all doom and gloom) I had my chemo & radiotherapy between July and October 2007 and am delighted to say "Im still here!" and doing very well (I think). I also have two sons. a 21 year old that has just finished Uni and a 17 year old who is at college. They are the ones who have kept me fighting, just as I know your son will be your inspiration and love.
You sound like a lover of life and not a quitter.......so you take all that the oncologist can throw at you and direct it all to the part of the body you feel needs it.........and KNOW that it is working.....and it will work for you.
I know you will have your Ups and Downs, and I know that your Ups will be few, and your Downs will be many. But please remember that its OK to have those down times when you need to scream and sob and tear your hair out......as long as you use them to your own benefit, to release all the negative energys, then pick yourself up, dust yourself down and carry on loving life, and knowing that each dose of chemo is one less you need to have and, if its making you feel like crap....then it must be doing its job and annihilating that b*****d tumour.
Wishing you loads of strength, love and a speedy recovery.
