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12 months since rads finished , 18 months since surgeries. I am one year into hormone therapy and boy what a poopy 12 months. Joint pain, a forced menapause and all that goes with that , and most recently im on a downer with the fellow human race !! . Everyone around me has got on with their lives and seem to think things are back to normal. The only steadfast two are hubby - who struggles because he has clinical depression - so , bless him he has his own worries and usually survives in his own bubble...
So it's been quite a week.
Nothing dramatic, critical or dangerous to health and human kind as we know it but none the less there have been some trying and surprising moments.
3rd session of chemo going quite well. The common side effects are still there. Fingers, feet, lethargy, nausea after pills, small appetite. . . . Still working
Had his last capec for this session this morning so he's gone to sleep a happy bunny. Note to self - bowel movements will change in 3 days.
Doctor led oncology...
Day 3 of the second cycle of chemo and day 2 of the oral meds. I feel fine so far no nausea so all is well.
Have to say I felt a wee touch apprehensive taking the Fludarabine today for some reason, can't explain it but just felt as though it was a confirmation that I am wither I feel it or not unwell. Strange I know picking on that one particularly, only reasoning I have for it was a comment made by the heamo nurse, that, if any of them will make you feel Ill it will be the...
Started the second round of chemo today, I'VE Ritixumab. All went very well, nice environment comfy chair and cheery staff. Start tomorrow on the Fludarabine and cyclophosphamide, For three days. So far so good no ill effects, however that's the way it started the first time. I have different ant emetics this time. Ondansatron I think they are called. I'll start them in the morning prior to the chemo drugs.
I will update over the next few days as the journey continues...
Dad passed away last Thursday and I wasn't there. I had gone out for the night, the first time in months. My other two sisters were there, but it doesn't make it any easier.
We have got all the funeral organised and have started clearing out the house. It was heartbreaking taking some things to the tip. Even though we knew it was no good, it didn't make it easier. It's a council rented house and they don't give you any time to clear it out unless you pay the rent. Some furniture my Mam...
Well, had my pre chemo visit today, and bloods, in the docs words, are "wonderfully normal". So good to hear the doc say I have had a very good start. My bloods are now as follows
WBC. 4.8
Neutrophils. 2
Platelets. 109
Heamoglobin. 139
Lymphocyte. 2.3
I know it's very very early days, but it has given me a boost, and I don't feel so apprehensive about Wednesday and the second cycle. I'm sure everyone understands the aprehension and understands that, even though you...
I am currently waiting to receive a date for surgery to reverse the stoma I have had since surgery in Septmeber 2012. I am very frustrated as I had a phone call 2 weeks ago to tell me I am on the shortlist for surgery. Foolishly I thought this meant it might be soon - I rang today to see if there was news as I fancy a few days away to be told - oh, I haven't put you on the list yet, May is already full so it will be at least June - I feel gutted. I can't wait to be rid of this stoma - it seems...
Just getting ready to head to the hospital for pre chemo bloods. I have kept away from things over the weekend, and, tried not to think About it. Have to say I'm a bit apprehensive going into this weeks chemo, which will be on Wednesday barring any issues with the bloods today. It's sort of knowing the horrible nausea that I had the last time. My anti emetic drugs have been changed for this one so here's hoping these ones work.
Take care all
Billy
Had 12 of 20 radiotherapies and aside from bleeding from my bladder, diaoriah (sp), fatigue and nausea I feel good! :D I have controlled most of the side effects with tablets.
I wish my partner and I had more friends and family nearby, it does feel as though most of the time we are in this alone, but its hard to make new friends at 50 and when you are ill 50% of the week. I am praying (don't know who to!) that when I get on my new tablets we can start having a bit of normal life again, and maybe...
