The man who changed my life.

  • The final week.

    Former Member
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    As i look back over the last 4 weeks , i wonder where did the time go. Its not been easy and i dont expect the final week to be any different Ive more things to contend with , sore anus , itchy skin , constipation and the faf of having, the pump attached.

    But it is the end , i know come this time next week i can relax and concentrate on getting myself back to old me.

    What the week will bring i dont know , but with the…

  • Rambling on.

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    Had a good day today , i thought it may be my last for a while but i like to keep an open mind.

    I was in Asda this morning (sun) i couldnt help but think , will i be here next sunday?

    Next weekend ill be pump free and one week of RT under my belt.

    The card i got from the hospital detailing when they should be contacted, gave me some concern

    -temp above 38c for one hour

    -having shivers;an infection;being sick and…

  • DDay zero

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    Day zero has arrived, the nerves are really getting to me now,

    Have given the neighbours hospital telephone numbers just in case 

    My final weekend as i know myself /Will i recognise myself at the end of 5 weeks, i dont know.

    I just hope i come out of it as ive gone in to it but cancer free.Am i expecting too much i dont know

    Perhaps those that have been through it all can tell me.

    Its very hard for me to grasp…

  • Astep further

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    The days are getting closer now to D  day or should i say C day. My final preassessment has been done and only one full week left Monday will be occupied with the picc line insertion and Friday next the dry run.

    i somehow in a warped way find it exciting .I probably wont be saying that further down the line.but i find everyone so helpful and friendly , which is re assuring 

  • The man who changed my life

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    It was a day in late August , the summer in theUK had been quite good this year and the day i visited my consultant was no exception.

    I had gone several times to my GP complaining of piles , sore anus and occasional bleeding .I was recommended Anusol HC and when that didnt work , another prescription steroid cream.

    It wasnt very long before i realised that too wasnt working and finally after several visits to my surgery…