So I go prepared 4 the worst- no more treatments left - and I come away with a new regime 2 try...
I'm not expecting miracles but the Onc has given me another regime 2 try - Carboplatin! I've had one dose of it previously in conjunction with another drug last year but that was just prior 2 my v scary 2 week admission 2 hosp with Sepsis so it was pulled cos I felt so dreadful.
I was expecting "that conversation" & had worked myself up 2day. But went back 2 work & could still function.
So now on a mini break from treatment till 3rd Jan. Roll on nxt week when I take off 2 Edinburgh 2 catch up with daughter & the xmas markets.
Hugs 2 all
WB xx
Oooh platinum therapy. It’s an oldie but it’s got a long track record. Fingers crossed
xxx
Hi WB
How’s your break going? Is your daughter home yet? Mine will be back next week. Woo hoo!
I hope you are having a blast and enjoying lots of Christmas parties
xxx
Thanks Daloni
I'm back 2 work 2day & 2morrow then off on the train 2 Edinburgh 2 catch up with ma girl (who 2day is v stressed as it's her last ever exam!!). Long journey down but a good book & no doubt a wee snooze will pass the time.
Planning on squeezing lots into our short break including our fav Chinese restaurant in the whole wide world & a trip 2 the Lantern show at Edinburgh Zoo (it u get a chance google it).
Slumming it at her flat 4 one night then a treat of the Holiday Inn 4 the 2nd night then after a hearty breakfast we will begin the long drive home (her not me...I'm the sleeping co-pilot).
Can't wait 4 her 2 b home as xmas starts then including getting the tree up.
Start counting those days till ur girl is back
Off 2 work I go...
WB xx
That all sounds wonderful, WB. I am off to google said lantern show.
Have fun. Safe journeys. Hugs n stuff
xx
I'm intrigued WB, which Chinese is your fave and why?
The Chinese lanterns were up for my brothers wedding which was at the zoo, so I saw a few of them there. But it also comes to the park down the road from me quite regularly. So I've managed a wee donder round it once. Def recommend it!
Lass
Xx
I have no medical training, everything I post is an opinion or educated guess. It is not medical advice.
Lass
We really like the Cool Jade which just happens 2 b across the road from the zoo but that's just coincidence.
We also really enjoyed one in Berlin 2 years ago. However, that summer was one of the hottest ever so I couldnt enjoy the food 2 the max as I was melting. But seeing the chef cut up the whole duck in front of us was amazing - that was one sharp machete!!!
Just hope the weather improves cos public transport was affected, lorries overturned & the markets closed 2day...
Ciao
WB xx
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