Chemo Diary

  • 24) Second Zometa Infusion

    I was dreading this as my veins did not hold up well during chemo! It took 3 people to find a vein but we got there in the end. The infusion itself was fine and I have been really lucky not to have had any side effects really (so far).  I can fo...
  • 23) One year post diagnosis and feeling good!

    It’s been I year since my diagnosis & I am grateful that I seem to be in good health - I still worry about every niggle though but I am  getting better at managing this.  Surgery & chemo memories are beginning to fade into the...
  • 22) Four months post chemo & first Zometa Infusion

    I had my follow up yesterday & also had my first zometa infusion.   I have been having really intense foot pain  since starting Letrozole so doc suggested stopping it for a few weeks to see if my foot improves. I’m  not...
  • 21) Post Chemo Review

    I had my review this week & thankfully have been feeling a lot better.   Next treatment for me is 10 years of Letrozole.  I will also have Bisphosphonates which will be given as a drip every 6 months for 3 years.  I really hope all...
  • 20) 5 days post 4th & final Paclitaxel

    This one has hit me a lot harder than the others which has surprised me!  I was fine the day after Chemo but that may have been down to the steroids.  Day 3&4 were a complete washout & I spent most of the day in bed! Barely had the ...