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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
Hi,
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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