Hey guys thought I would write a quick post. I hope your all doing as well as can be and are keeping your spirits high. This is my fifth week in of chemoradiation can't believe I'm here after the first week I generally didn't know how I was going to do 4 more but I have I only have 2 treatments left before the internal. I had an MRI yesterday and am so relieved to be told today that my tumour has shrunk to less than half the size it was. I was petrified waiting to hear but now I'm just so overwhelmed knowing these weeks haven't been for nothing. I've met some absolutely amazing people in the way and I thank you guys for your kind words and support. I know my journey isn't quite over yet but I've got this and so has any if you reading this
Oh, that’s not so bad then! We need to trust the people looking after us. I’ve had a couple of bizarre things said to me by my first consultant, but I think he just didn’t have a good bedside manner. He was very good at his job though! It’s just that I focused on everything he said, what his face was indicating, what words he used and was just totally overthinking everything. Since I’ve been with my next consultant-my surgeon-it’s been very different and her manner is much more empathetic.
Sarah xx
Yeah I completely understand. Unfortunately some people in the field just say things like they reading off a script where some have a much more empathetic approach. I had one person tell me a cold could be fatal and I need to contact the emergency number if my temp goes up or I could die the delivery was awful. My mom was beside herself.
I'm glad your with someone now who is more empathetic. Feels more supportive when they are that way. How are you doing?
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I’m doing ok thanks. Been a difficult couple of weeks with needing a new car when ours died and trying to sort out finances, but things are starting to look better and health wise I’m feeling fine, so that’s the main thing! My surgeon is lovely-it’s helped having a woman this time I think and she’s just so nice.
Sarah xx
It really has been one thing after another recently but glad none of i5 is health related!
Sarah xx
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