JANISRW's blog

well stage two is over with, went in on the 13th November to Barts for partial masectomy and lymph node clearance, came out thursday just gone. It wasnt so bad, i was terrified as i had never had operation before but it was over in a flash, bit sore but nothing too desperate, lovely healing process in the ward, as we all chatted it out, compared notes, had a laugh, healed well. I feel like a million tonne weight has…

I just come back from hospital clinic and operation is set for 13th nov, it was going to be next week but this recent infection has held it up a week but never mind its still earlier than i expected. I am having a lymph node clearance and lumpectomy has anyone else had this? I am a little scared about it all but I know we all are so anyone that is ahead of the game and can give me a few tips i would be grateful. They…

Two weeks after my final chemo session, just when you think you are safe then i fell foul of the dreaded and most feared neutropenia. Found i had severe flu like symptons last wednesday and thursday and was at work would you believe, but thursday night i couldnt get warm, despite a roaring fire, hot water bottle and blanket whilst on the sofa, my daughter took my temperature and immediately rang the hospital. I had…

ok so i have been at home this week after chemo and feeling really rubbish and praying i dont get infection being on the last bit of the first stage as i have been lucky so far (fingers crossed). I have been thinking about the old philosophical (sorry cant spell either at moment) saying "out of chaos comes order", i think it goes, but chemo brain has made me forget who said it. Well i know we all rant and scream on…

Just wanted to share that I have finished chemo after 6 months. I wanted to thank you all for all your lovely help and keeping me going during this time. I had the final taxotere this afternoon. I have six lovely weeks off now to build up strength again before surgery and radiotherapy. By reading all your blogs and forums its really really helped me get through this - reading the symptons of chemo you have all experienced…