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I had a lovely trip to Leicester general. It was my birthday and the sun was shining. I was very grateful to my satnav which, although it didn’t warn me that the A6 was closed, did manage to avoid the traffic in Leicester.
Until now I have received all my treatment at Northampton general so a trip up the M1 was always going to be different. I was surprised how different hospitals have different procedures. But car parking is just as expensive.
I also met my liver surgeon for the first time...
Now where was I? Oh yes, Monday 20th Feb at the Breast Care Centre in the hospital. I liked the doctor straight away - it was his directness, can't abide 'beating round the bush' - never have been able to.
An examination of my breasts resulted in him finding a 2nd lump on the left breast and off I trotted to have the mammogram. Twenty minutes later and I'm laying on the ultrasound table and it's core biopsy time. I have to admit, I felt a bit shell shocked after that experience...
I recently learnt that my best friend, soul mate, rock and most importantly my mum, has cancer!! Cancer at 52 years old isn't fair, she is the most wonderful person and I know everyone must think that about there mum but my mum really is!! This is the hardest most challenging time in both our life's more so for my mum! We have so many unanswered questions and in time we know we will get the answers even if we don't like what the answers are! Uncertainty is crippling! Soul destroying! One thing that...
My life has been the most incredible rollercoaster and I've learnt so much from my experiences and the people who've been involved in one way or another. I've been to beautiful places - Paris, Venice, Mauritius and Sorrento to name a few - I've seen incredible people in concert - Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, George Michael and even Barbra Streisand! - and I've enjoyed raising three wonderful children, my youngest turned 18 last summer.
There has been drama though; divorce...
Friday 17th March 2017
I'm sitting here on this rainy Friday afternoon feeling rubbish. But knowing that the last chemo has been done is helping the rubbish feeling. I'm actually glad it's pouring down and going to rain all weekend because i don't intend to do anything!
I worked hard all day yesterday, like an idiot, and this morning, but then the side effects hit at lunch time, so that's it, time to slow down.
My throat is sore, my mouth is 'furry' my eyes are watering...
I’ve made myself look human today. I realise I’ve now reached a point in my treatment where I now look unwell as well as feel unwell. Makeup is essential to avoid frightening people!
Having managed to do the cold cap, I do still have hair. But it looks bad. About a third of its normal thickness, dull and lifeless. I wear it in a french plait most of the time as that somehow gives the illusion of more hair and covers the thinner patches. Sometimes I think about packing in the cold cap but...
I had my last chemotherapy yesterday and I thought I'd feel elated. Being treated at an outreach centre the nurse apologised for not having a bell for me to ring but I don't feel like ringing bells.
It still seems like a very long road to travel with further surgery and radio therapy taking me into at least June.
Am I unusual in this or are you feeling the same?
I do feel some relief and hope that once I get through the next couple of weeks I may feel less tired but it certainly doesn't feel...
Hi inhave started my first round of chemo Tuesday.Feeling ok so far.But in the hospital Inhave forgot to aske to get a mouth wash because I am really scared about this mouth ulcers.I have bought a mouth wash for kids but its already was burning my mouth.I dont have any mouth ulcers just brushingy teath with soft brush after each meal.Can you somebody advice me what mouthwash I can get and what pharmacy?I went to Boots and they were useless.Or its enough just keep my mouth moisture and brush it often...
Two weeks ago I lost my father to oesophageal cancer.
I'm in a state I have never been in before. I feel envious of old people as my dad was only 57 years old and had so much to give...
My dad's diagnosis was in late December 2016 - we lost him 1st of March (St.David's day) 2017. We were never told it would be this quick.
I'm 23 years old and my life has fallen apart - I worry constantly about my mum and my to sisters and even though I'm the youngest I feel the responsibility now lies...
