Today I encountered the first delay. Sessions were running about an hour late but most people just smiled and jolly along. It can't be helped, we all need to be there, it's not worth stressing out about. I got moved onto a different machine in the end.
Today they stuck sensors onto my eye kids so I had to keep my eyes shut so they could measure what my eyes were getting. Also had a review with a RT nurse and…
Started the radiotherapy today. Had to be there for 9am but no one had mentioned there was a whole different waiting area for appointments. Once we found that out we were quick to be seen. A nice gentleman went through what was happening again, checking that I knew what to expect and going over possible side effects again.(sore mouth inside and out, trouble eating, tiredness, possible hair loss at exit point.)
The gentleman…
The second appointment with the consultant was last Friday. He feels a bit like an old friend now, and I recognise the nurse too, so it's a comfortable experience now. Explained to him the results of everything that's happened since I last saw him and the dates for RT starting next week.
He gave everything a check and was very pleased with the way it was all progressing. he looked at the 2 stiches in my side…
Today I visited the breast clinic after the team decided they needed to eliminate and tiny chance the the lump had been a secondary to a primary in the breast because if was a similar type to those often found there as primaries. Started out filling in a questionnaire and a form asking if you wanted copies of letters sent to the doctor.
Next saw a doctor for a physical exam. She then decides what checks you need, I was…
