Only one more to go after this…..it feels so good to be saying that at this point. In less than 3 weeks I will have my last treatment and I'll be pretty much over the side effects in about 4 weeks from now. I know I still have surgery and all ...
I got my 2nd mid chemo MRI results today and it's shrunk by only about 1mm. Now for those who you who think this is great and I should be shouting with joy from the rooftops, let's get a little bit of context. My 1st mid chemo MRI shrunk...
I've realised these last few weeks that this recent period of sunnier weather makes quite a difference to my mental attitude. The persistent rain in May made the days and weeks stretch and chemo seemed like it was lasting forever. Tha...
Feeling like a pro after 4 cycles of Docetaxel, Carboplatin, Herceptin and Pertuzumab, I thought I'd share a few things I wish I'd known before chemo started to help me manage it more effectively from the start. My first piece of advice is - Don't Pa...
The pattern of side effects continues to be remarkably similar. No issues for the first 3 days, then days 4-6 saw a little nausea and indigestion (but no sickness) but once again a strong need for Imodium tablets and retaining close proximity t...
