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Well, I have had a brilliant week.....some hard moments too. As i am on the renal ward we have a lot of end stage cancer patients with renal failure and 2 of which we have lost this week. I have found this extremely hard to deal with but i know that whilst i and the other staff were caring for them they had fantastic care. I spent time just holding their hands, combing their hair, washing them and talking to them whilst doing everything in my power to comfort their devastated relatives. A lovely lady...
I went up to the oncologist yesterday and heard that as I have a slight cold and am waiting for a dental appointment I have another 2 weeks before starting my next chemo session and having the pamidronate. I tend to sleep a lot in the week after pamidronate and feel a bit nauseus while on the chemo tabs so I get one sleepy week, one more week on chemo and then one really good week when I don't have to worry about eating meals at the right time and remembering to take tablets within 30 mins etc....
Thought I would give you an update on dad. It has spread to his spine and he is doing so well. His brother is arriving today so dad is very happy about that but I can see lots of tears when he leaves. Its his birthday on the 3 november and I dont know what to buy him any suggestions? I did ask dad and he said he just wants to be alive. It was so sad to hear him say that but I always put a brave face for dad. Poor mum goes for long walks and just cries her eyes out. I feel so sorry for them as the...
My husbanfd had the 'big op' for his cancer in the oesophagus yesterday, it was the longest day ever. I'm glad to say all went according to plan and today he sat in a chair watching telly. This is truly a miracle of mofern science and we're so grateful. I hope his progress continues as well.
I can't express the relief I feel. Thanks to all of you who have sent messages of hope and encouragement, they were most appreciated.
Jan xxx
well its been a while since i last blogged. so i ll give an update....
trev completed his first chemo cycle on sept 26........and he had absolutely no side effects at all . full of energy and life!!!!!! went to see his consultant..who is really pleased with his progress. the tumour has shrank massively!!! he has a normal neck now ....its gone from half a grapefruit on his neck to a small walnut. his tonsil is now no longer fused to his tongue...everythin shrinkin back
on tuesday this week he started...
Well it's been a few weeks since I wrote anything. My chemo was thankfully finished, and then it suddenly seemed to be all go what with Tamoxifen starting, the radiotherapy - and the registrar started mentioning this monthly injection (she didn't explain it any further) if my ovaries are still doing their thang. Had a blood test and asked about it yesterday, and the nurse said all appeared normal but I'd have to speak to the doctor - who I'm not seeing till December now. So I'm a...
well, what a rollercoaster im on, as is everybody else on this site...had my hair cut short 2 weeks ago...cos they say its not so bad if your hair is short.....(NOT).. but only got a week out of it..and it suited me ....so my friends said, now i had it shaved cos its coming out and i keep playing with it....arggg, so....im sat looking at my wig....its actually quite nice, doesent keep my head warm though! ive been wearing a headscarf when i go out , it's ok, it's vanity really.....but i must say...
I went for an assessment with a bereavement counsellor this afternoon. She asked me some questions and I talked about my feelings about my Mum and about what had happened. She is going to assign me a counsellor and get back to me within a couple of weeks.
Lately, I have been finding it hard to cope with life. I am trying to move on: seeing friends, going out shopping, work when it is available- things which I would normally do. But, I feel like my Mum's passing has put it all into perspective....
I saw my consultant in September, he is very happy that everything is well.
Got my next CT scan in December, then it will be a year since the operation.
We have booked a big holiday next year to New Zealand for the end of January
Onwards and upwards
Peter
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