Showering is tiresome

Hi Jd19801 

I'm not a member of this forum but noticed that your post hadn't had any replies.

How did your appointment with the doctor go? I hope everything is okay but I'm sure the members of this forum will be very supportive if you have any issues.

The appointment went ok thank you. I was very emotional in it, I kept apologising to the doctor but she said you have been through a traumatic time! You're healing. All emotions are totally normal! Take your time. She was lovely. She requested a chest X-ray due to the cough. Going for that this morning. I hope it's ok and that  I don't have the start of a chest infection looming!! Thank you for asking. 

All the best for today 

((hugs))

Hi JD19801,

Nice to meet you, unfortunately in here, hope you are coping well. I was diagnosed with stage 4 Kidney cancer in April, with lung mets. I am currently under The Christie at Manchester. Immunotherapy going well. I too have problems showering. I have very limited movement upper body as my tumour is quite large and must be pressing on my spine. I find it exhausting! 1 tip I did receive from my MacMillan nurse was not to dry of but put a robe round myself once I’ve finished showering and lie on the bed to dry of in the robe for 20 minutes. I feel much better doing this and a lot less tired. I hope this helps. Good luck. 

Thank you. How are you doing other than the showering situation? 

I’m ok, it was hard to tell my children when I found out and I feel more sorry for my wife and children than I do myself. I’ve always been a busy person with a physical job and finding not Being able to move around without aids very difficult, in fact that depresses more than the cancer! I’ve responded well to the treatment so far. I just want to get as many years as possible. I’m hopeful for the future and that’s how I’ve got to stay. This website and forums are a massive help. I hope you’re on the road to recovery and coping well. Speak soon and take care x

How are you?