I had my last dose of Capecitabine on Friday and I'm now enjoying my 7 days 'off'' before it starts all over again so I thought I'd pause a minute and take stock of where I am.
Last weekend I attended the Isle of Wight music festival and had a great time watching The Who, Queen and the Stereophonics plus loads of other bands. Even though it had been booked before I was diagnosed I was determined to…
After my initial infusion on Friday the temptation was to report straight away that everything had gone marvellously well and it was only a matter of time before I felt I could conquer Everest.
So I thought I'd give it a few days..........
The Oxaliplatin infusion went very well. I had some slight nausea but the tablets I was given beforehand kicked in and it was fine. I have been experiencing some peripheral neuropathy…
I've just returned from a very enjoyable weekend at a music festival. trying to do normal daft stuff. But what hit me was how tired I got and that's even before the chemo starts.
My chemo starts on Friday and I don't think I can read anymore about the side effects I may experience. From other posts I realise we're all very different and whether we get some, all or no side effects seems a bit of a lottery.…
It all now seems to be happening so quickly.
I finally had my appointment with the oncologist yesterday and he explained each step, what I'd be given, how long each cycle would be, the possible side effects etc.
I have my pre chemotherapy assessment next Wednesday and if my blood tests are ok then I'm booked in for my first chemo session on Friday 2nd June.
So much more settled in my mind now I've got a timetable…
Still no appointment with my oncologist.
I phoned the specialist nurse on Thursday who informed me nothing was 'on the system' and it takes one to two weeks for an appointment.
Not quite what I was told at my appointment the previous Friday.
I'm finding the waiting incredibly frustrating.
After my initial diagnosis (over a month ago) friends and family are asking 'when is your treatment starting…
