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Went to see GC today, in case you hadn’t heard already (as if!!!) . Was tempted to do the musical light up antler style merkin to give him a laugh, but then thought he might run away screaming so best not eh? Still, the idea made me snigger.
So just the polished shiny bum and Rolos in and off we go…
The place was really crowded and there were extra clinics etc on (I guess to see everyone before Christmas) Usually it’s just me and the 80 year old ’oooh don’t you look well’ ...
Yesterday went for what was supposed to be the last chemo session,but onco, has decided to have a CT scan done to see exactly what is going on with the cancer so maybe I will have more,one has been booked for 12th Jan.......the day a good friend of ours is getting married....we may miss the ceremony but should make the reception. I also mentioned the severe pain in my joints expecting to be told that it would go away when the chemo is finished but no seems i am stuck with it because the chemo...
IN MEMORY . . . Today was day 8 of cycle 1, so in for a Bleomycin infusion –
and touch wood still no real adverse side effects from the treatment. I even
swapped the anti-emetics for boiled sweets as they are just as effect now, and
I can stop taking many of the other meds until the next cycle starts.
So, that’s it until after Xmas for the final infusion of
cycle 1 – it seems things are going fast.
Thank you to all my friends who have supported me to this
point – I’m extremely blessed to have you...
I am pleased to say that Pat has 'popped up' this morning and is feeling a lot better. He managed a short walk down the path near our cottage and has been in his studio painting again after a couple of weeks of not feeling well enough. It is nice to see. I admire his determination.
I cannot believe it. Mum has gone. I stayed with her all night. Stayed next to her in her bed. In my dressing gown. The morphine didn't work so well tonight. She was achy and uncomfortable, but didn't want dad near her. She wouldn't let sis sleep down with her. She didn't want me there really, but secretly I think she was glad. I knew something was wrong. I just had that feeling. I hardly slept, half hour most. Mum kept calling my name until about 5am. Needing me to move her, try and make her comfy...
As you can see in my photo...I like running...did the race for life just 6 months ago....
I got a call this morning from disability to say they are delivering my wheelchair on Friday...there's no way I'm letting my sons shove me through asda christmas shopping...it will be a massacre..!!
I went to Preston yesterday..have been booked in for the steroetactic radiation on 10th January..I have to have 2 scans...a mould made for my face so it will be kept still...and then the brain blast in the...
Well, today began with Pat looking a bit off colour. He then said his feet were hurting and sure enough his legs were swollen and red. He is Diabetic and gets Cellulitis but has had a good run lately. It's my call and do I hope it won'rt blow up or ask for a GP call in case we get to the blister stage over the holiday. Asked for a call and our lovely GP was here an hour and a half later.
Whilst we were waiting the Carcinoid symptoms decided to come back and he was sick. Our GP has prescribed...
A few short days ago my life was in turmoil. I was unsure which way was up but i knew i had alot of downs. My mother has terminal cancer(bowel) and over the past year i have seen many changes to the woman i love. I dont know what stage the cancer is at but i expect we are closing in on the last hurdle. Mum sleeps alot and eats very little she is painfully thin and drawn but everyday she fights another battle.
I came upon this site while looking for advice and my god i found you all.it was like coming...
