Don't call me brave

Totally fed up

2022-03-06T22:05:00Z

I’ve had enough now. I’m not even 1/4 way through my proposed treatment plan and it’s hit me like a ton of bricks. I had my 3rd EC on Friday and woke up feeling nauseous and anxious. Something that normally happens after...(read more)

Hair today….gone tomorrow?

2022-02-05T21:31:00Z

So, a week before my second chemo, the inevitable has happened. My hair has started to come out. For the first time, while in the shower this morning, I noticed small clumps come out while I was washing my hair. I thought I was bein...(read more)

About last week

2022-01-27T23:08:00Z

I’m now one week post first chemo (that’s a mouthful!) and feeling ok. I’ve been tired like never before. I honestly didn’t think it was possible to feel exhausted after walking to the kettle and back…but it...(read more)

First cycle done…..15 to go

2022-01-22T14:14:00Z

Yesterday was my first chemo cycle. First of four EC doses. So far so good… I am extremely knackered and yesterday had a headache for most of the afternoon but honestly, I feel really lucky. I have been told to expect that it will ...(read more)

It finally happened

2022-01-10T20:42:00Z

Last week was all about getting prepared. I had the oncology appointment. I got my wig. I had my lovely long hair chopped off into what can only be described as a “Jim Carrey in Dumb and Dumber” sort of vibe - but hey h...(read more)

Today was a good day

2022-01-05T21:37:00Z

Thank you for all the lovely comments I’ve had so far as I start the journey that none of us want to be on. (anyone else really dislike the J word?!). Each one has meant a great deal to me and reassured me that I am doing just fine; a...(read more)

Happy New Year?

2022-01-03T16:10:00Z

Well, there is no hiding from it now. I will start my cancer treatment this month. My diagnosis before Christmas meant that I could put off thinking about it until “next year”. Well guess what’s here - next bloody year! ...(read more)

What’s wrong with me?

2021-12-23T20:59:00Z

Apart from the blooming obvious, what’s wrong with me. I’ve been reading a variety of blogs and forums since being diagnosed. They’ve all been really helpful and given me information that I didn’t want to find from Googl...(read more)

What do you mean “you might feel like you’ve wet yourself”?

2021-12-22T21:49:00Z

So today, I had my first ever CT scan. Having been told it would all be over in a matter of minutes; I was somewhat surprised to learn that before any scanning took place, I had to drink about a litre of water….slowly…..over an hour&hel...(read more)

That did not go according to plan

2021-12-21T16:27:00Z

37 days ago I found a small lump in my right boob. 21 days ago I went to the breast clinic at my local hospital for all the scanning, poking, prodding and slicing that was on offer. 12 days ago I was told that I had papillary cancer in my...(read more)