Monday 27th February - Went for my blood test this morning ready for my Chemotherapy tomorrow, really quick! In and out of the hospital within 15 mins! Went onto work as usual and I am glad I have work as a distraction as feeling rather anxious about tomorrow though I can't really say why. Work went well as can be expected - collected Sam and then went home to do one or two chores knowing that today will be the only day this week now that I get to do anything much at home! Had a restful evening and early night!
Tuesday 28th February - My sister arrived at 8.00a.m. to take Sam to school and me to the hospital for treatment. Arrived at hospital early so we were able to park reasonably easily and go for a coffee to try and make me feel less anxious! I still can't put my finger on why I feel this way this time only perhaps that I still have a really sore vein from the first dose although there were no problems after the second - who knows!!! We arrived in the oncology department at 9.50 a.m. ready for my 10.00a.m. appointment - I was first of all weighed (this is to ensure that my weight doesn't fluctuate too much which could affect the dosage I am given) and then told that Hayley would be looking after me in Bay 1. We made ourselves comfortable as we could until Hayley came over to insert my cannula - this is never a comfortable procedure but today I felt really emotional and was quite weepy, again I really am not sure why - it may be because I am more tired than usual. Once the saline drip was set up Hayley began to slowly feed in the syringes of drugs at first I was worried because the drugs seemed to be going in much quicker than normal and this concerned me as the first two syringes have a drug which can burn the vein and skin (which appears to be why my vein is so sore from the first time). It had been explained to me before that this is why it all has to be done slowly however, Hayley reassured me that everything was fine and the reason the flow was so quick was that the vein was a particularly good one and there really was no problem! My dose of chemotherapy was done in 35 mins and after being issued with my usual anti sickness pills and antibiotics we left by 11.20 a.m.! As usual I felt really tired but we decided to pop and get things for dinner then once I was home I could just put my feet up - and I did just that! During lunchtime I had a courtesy call from a doctor at my surgery! The Dr said that he just wanted to make sure that I was ok in light of my recent problems, was there anything the surgery could do for me and did I have the support around me I needed. I was amazed as I really hadn't expected to hear from the surgery until I was referred back to them after my treatment was completed. I told the doctor I was really grateful for the call and I would contact them should I need anything at all - he was really lovely and so helpful telling me that if I want or need to be signed off work I only need to let them know. It just goes to show that when we really need our NHS they are there for us. Collected Sam later in the afternoon and then back home with my feet up! My sister cooked a lovely stir-fry for dinner and after a dozy evening I went to bed at 9 a.m. taking comfort in the knowledge that my sister was staying the night and there if Sam or I needed her.
Wednesday 1st March - Not had a good night at all! Awake from 2.15 a.m. - 4.30 a.m. but then managed another hours sleep - however, I am not complaining as although I feel a bit nauseas and tired I have not been sick and I can sleep most of the day which is just what I intend to do - whether it works out that way is another thing! My sister stayed until 10.20 a.m. and I am having a restful day - Sam returned home at 11.30 today and is looking after me in between studying - she's an angel bless her. Looking forward to a restful rest of the day, a good nights sleep and my scan and visit to my oncologist tomorrow!
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