Mummy’s poorly, let’s get her better

  • First radiotherapy sessions and sorry what’s this thing called a workout!?

    FormerMember
    FormerMember
    After waiting for wait seems like forever I had my first radiotherapy session on Tuesday. I thought I might be a bit nervous but after chemo and the operation I’m now just used to medical appointments and procedures, I’m not sure if that&...
  • Radiotherapy Planning, no tattoo but the return of my sparkle!

    FormerMember
    FormerMember
    So after what seems like forever waiting I now have a plan for my radiotherapy! After my initial meeting with my extremely charming Radiologist three weeks ago I have been waiting patiently for my radiotherapy planning appointment and details of when...
  • Post chemo social anxiety…do I still know how to talk to people normally!?

    FormerMember
    FormerMember
    Whilst I’m waiting for Radiotherapy to start (no start date yet likely to be week commencing 7th June), I am timidly, along with the rest of the world stepping back into normality by meeting up with some friends and family I’ve not seen i...
  • Radiotherapy what’s the plan!?

    FormerMember
    FormerMember
    So last week I met with the radiotherapist. I’m so used to meeting consultants now I have my patter down. “Yes I am relatively young, yes I’ve been very lucky to keep so much of my hair, yes the cold cap was horrid, no I don’t...
  • Nails, eyebrows and teeth….the ongoing fun of chemo side effects

    FormerMember
    FormerMember
    After the high of last week, (which I’m still experiencing don’t get me wrong) it’s time to talk about some of the lasting effects following my 18 weeks of chemotherapy.  I am lucky and five/six weeks post my final treatment I&...