My Journey on Paclitaxel

  • Wednesday 17th April 6th day after 3rd Paclitaxel

    I didn't get up until after 7am on Wednesday morning, so my sleep pattern seems to have gone back to normal after getting up at 2am during most of the EC cycle.  I sat and enjoyed the sunshine for 15mins with my new factor 50 sunscreen on my...
  • Tuesday 16th April 5th day post 3rd Paclitaxel

    I'm surprised how well I slept lastnight after snoozing most of yesterday afternoon and evening. I suppose the small dose of morphine for joint pain helped a bit. Has been quiet a tiring day today as had to take my day to his parkinson's appointment ...
  • Monday 15th April 4rh day post 3rd Paclitaxel

    Woke in the night with the start of some pain this time in my shoulders, took a little morphine and went back to sleep. Got up and showered before the district nurse turned up today. Line was flushed and dressing changed.  Hopefully only one mor...
  • Sunday 14th April after 3rd day after 3rd Paclitaxel

    Feeling quite good at the moment. No aches or anything as yet. Had a short walk, felt little tired afterwards but nothing too serious.  District nurses coming tomorrow, I'm hoping that I won't need them much longer. 
  • Saturday 13th April 2nd day after 3rd Paclitaxel

    Had a fairly good night's sleep, apart from the takeaway fish and chips were caus8ng a bit of reflux. Woke at 2.30 popped to the loo, and managed to et back to sleep until just after 6.30 which was brilliant after just having chemo. Think last ni...