Chemo plus 9 days and I’m back on an even keel. It took time. Longer than I thought. The nausea lasted no more than 18 hours. I sweated, peed and pooed it out fairly quickly. Then there were about 24 hours of feeling wrong but not ill. Then a couple of days of recovery. Then…
I had my first chemo earlier today. Here are some random thoughts on the whole thing: – My wee is red. Bit like a period. What if I have both at the same time?! – So far I feel like I have a hangover but not a monster one. It’s tolerable. I’ve definitely had worse.…
So on Monday I had to get over my holiday self quickly as it was time to get my portacath fitted. This is a small port that goes beneath the skin under your collarbone. It means that the chemo can go straight in and you don’t need a cannula. If you are relying on a…
1. Sun and sleeping are good. Physically and mentally. 2. Eating naughty food and watching lots of TV should definitely be encouraged on holiday for kids and for adults. 3. Physical distance from hospitals and doctors makes a biiiiiiiig difference. 4. Family should be treasured (even when the smaller ones are having a melt down).…
So I haven’t blogged for a while. First there was a lot to say, but it was hard to say it. Then there was little to say. So here I am. The “lot”, first. The results from the op. On the good side: Genghis was smaller than the original estimate. It weighed in at 35…