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Internet evidence on some sites is damning.
Do you drink diet soft-drinks, chew sugar-free gum, or use artificial sweeteners in your hot drinks? (I'm guilty).
I've been reading about Aspartame and Phenylalanine. It seems there is a problem, but evidence is inconclusive.
http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/fraud.htm
Well after my first session of chemo on Monday the week has been a bit up and down, not too sure how I am supposed to be feeling still havent read the whole book of rules and regulations that goes with this.
First few days felt fine, a bit spacey but other than that fine, kept waiting for it to hit me but nothing seemed to be happening. Then major disaster yesterday....my wonderful hubby bought me a new wedding ring for christmas but unfortunately it was a tad too small so have kept it safe to have...
New Year’s Eve - Monday 4th January Antibiotics finished on New Year’s Eve, I was discharged and moved straight into my new home - the staff block at the hospital. Playing it by ear, but think this’ll be my new home til radio finishes on 19th. Too much hassle wondering whether we’ll get to treatment each day; can’t walk to my house from the car because of the snow; 2 hours a day travelling in normal weather conditions… I ask if we’re allowed overnight visitors...
Funny isn't it, but when you watch soap characters dealing with some kind of trauma ... and let's face it, that's the 'bread and butter' of all soap storylines ... they are normally played for effect - over the top, overly dramatised, overly sensitive etc.
I, probably like millions of others, have been watching the Coronation Street storyline of Sally Webster's breast cancer unfold with interest. I must admit, at first I felt it was rather innappropriate to bring this story...
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer , July 2006, my main fear was whether or not I would have to have chemo. I was terrified about the nausea that some people experience and the thought of losing my hair was terrible. I was so relieved when, after my mastectomy, all I needed was Tamoxifen for however long the doctors deem necessary. I had reconstruction which went extremely well with no problems and I felt extremely lucky and guilty at the same time, knowing what some people have had to go through...
I tried to go to work today but couldn't get the car out of the drive. I know this is happening to loads of people but I just came in the house and cried. if Steve had been here he would have sorted it.
I saw my Oncologist yesterday and he told me that he wanted me to have a CT Scan. My CA125 was still going up. He wants to check if its working or else he will try another one. I did have my 3rd chemo while l was there. I had a long wait because of staff shortages. never mind its over for now.
So l am waitring for my scan which should be in the next two weeks. Last time l was offered a cancelation may be l will get lucky this time too.
I have been having a skin reaction to the chemo so l wont mind...
My darling Maureen its been 5 months since you have been gone and i miss you so very much, i am lost with out you and still find it very hard to cope it was our Natalies birthday yesterday and it was so sad that you were not here,we missed you so much on her day you always made natalie a cake and spoiled her, birthdays and other advents will not be the same now as we always enjoyed being together. i love you my darling maureen and always will god bless you. your loving husband Rick xxxxxxxxxxxxx...
