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  • Overcoming Grumpiness - a day out in Dorset

    Irishgirl16
    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...

  • Halfway to somewhere

    Irishgirl16
    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...

  • The dreaded day 4

    Irishgirl16
    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 ...

  • Self Injections - a “how not to” guide!

    Irishgirl16
    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...

  • Life in 3 week cycles

    Irishgirl16
    Chemo No3 today and I feel like a pro. I had chemo at home today, and as it is a relatively boring 6 hours of sitting still, I logged onto a 4 hour zoom call at work to pass the time. I think the chemo nurse was a bit bemused!   It's remarkably ...
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