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I am now halfway through my treatment for rectal cancer. To my surprise i have had few side effects form the ongoing treatment.
There was some real discomfort from the tumour area after 2 weeks radiotherapy, i sometimes felt like I was going to pass out, particularly when sitting on the loo. mentioned it to radiotherapists & they held me back after that day's zapping & I met with a Dr from the oncology dept. She prescribed me codeine/morphine pills to be taken regularly throughout the day alongside...
Today is my Birthday and i was awaken to the sound of my phone going off and i was convinced that it was dad, he is always the first one to text or call me on my birthday. i was convinced it was him and was overcome with grief when i realised it wasn't. Oh well another first i guess.
Its been a week since errol's funeral and all went well there were so many people there, made me smile knowing how many friends he had.
And now i have to carry on but my life has changed so much i don't know where to start,, i have kept myself busy because the minute i stop i cry but i feel bad for being busy if that make any sense. I know there are so many on here who have lost someone and we are all different and cope in different ways there is no right way i am sure ??
When errol was...
we saw the consutant yesterday and they said that the tumour had not grown or decreased in size. so it is good news or is it bad news im not sure
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Here I am sitting on my daughters computer, after I have done my 'grandma' bit, and taken the girls to school. My daughter is doing teaching practice, and has had to find child care to cope with the extra time it takes to be a 'teacher' rather than a TA, and each time she needed help over the last two years I have been having treatment, so this time I'm pulling my weight. How do you fill your time in somebody elses house during school hours? I don't like to interfere too...
This week my mum goes for her three months scan. She has had chemo and has been on a drugs trial. I have read that chemo does not seem to work fro people with advanced Pancreatic cancer but I am keeping my fingers crossed as she is fitter than when she was diagnosed, I hope its not just a false hope. I cant believe the last three months have gone so quickly.
Well, i've been admitted to The Christie today to start my chemo.
Not even been here that long and i've lost count of how many drips i've had!
I'm connected to 3 pumps at the moment - what a pain to get to the toilet lol
has anyone in macland had any experience of this....when i nod my head i get this strange tingling sensation in both my feet. went to docs today and she is getting in urgently touch with my oncologist for an appt. she wants to rule out that mets havent attatched themselves to my spinal cord but as you can imagine this is a bit disturbing. i would be grateful for any info .
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