Now into the second half of chemo cycle 3 and, though I may be tempting fate by saying this, I feel good. This third cycle seems more manageable than the first two. I had no sickness, just a bit of nausea, no heartburn at all and a little tired...
I've been a bit grumpy this weekend and I don't really know why. I've been managing my side effects ok, but the weird taste in my mouth is just annoying as food doesn't taste quite right and nothing is helped by the weather, as clearly it's decided t...
I've completed the 3rd (of 6) chemo treatments so in my mind I am half way there. My oncologist kindly reminded me this is halfway through phase 1, but in my head the chemo is THE worst so I'm going with half way. Yes, yes, I know my maths, I&n...
It's a very strange feeling to wake up anticipating that you're going to be ill. I mean, ok, when you have a night out on the tiles you might think about the potential hangover, but this is quite different. In both my prior chemo cycles, Day 4 ...
After each cycle I need to inject myself with Filgrastim, which boosts my blood count and helps my immune system fight the chemo. Despite an understandable nervousness from the most non medical person in the world, the first time, I manage...
