Gerbs's blog

Well it's ages since I updated my blog. As those in chat know by my 3rd cycle of AC my tumour had shrunk to 8mm (from 6.5cm). Not had a scan since so no idea how it's progressed since. The last cycle of AC wasn't pleasant as my hands and feet were very sore. On Christmas Eve I had my first dose of Paclitaxol (Taxol). I've had two cycles and almost every side effect, from the runs to numb fingertips. It's certainly made…

So your not alone hun, I'm sure everyone will join in as they get used to the new function. Hi everyone!!!

Well I'm Gill aka Gerbs. I'm totally addicted to the chat room and love catching up on all my friends in there. I also love meeting new people. That's pretty much how chat is so if your unsure about using the chat room, please come along and try it out. We will laugh with you, cry with you, point you in the right direction when you need help and generally be there for you. If we're a little nosy it's only because we want…

well today was a pretty good day My tumour is already smaller (yeah!!!!!) My bone and CT scans are all normal I was very ill a week ago but the problems where down to some of the drugs that i'd been given, not my chemo drugs and the offending ones have been changed. So no problems carrying in with the extended chemo. I did have some very bad backache from the GCSF injections but apparently I can use the tens machine my…

Well today was very long (probably no surprise to you guys). Got to hospital early and decided to find the Macmillan Centre, it is lovely, a real haven of comfortable chairs and free coffee (and sweets)!! Then off to get a marker put in my breast, which was extremely painful!! After that off to chemo, and a 2+ hour wait to see the Dr. After seeing him it's another long wait for the chemo, but they have a pager system…