I have chemo every two weeks orangutan, and it’s the knowing that it is working that keeps me going. I have a hubby of 50+ years and we’ve been together since we were both 16, so of course he is keen for me to keep up the treatment, plus, son, daughter, grandkids and a baby great granddaughter. All reasons to fight and stay positive.
That’s the right attitude - it’s easy to commiserate with oneself. I should know, I’ve done plenty of that, but other posters have been great with their input.
Thanks for the answer Val, and I’m glad you have your lovely family. All the best to you and them.
How are you now orangutan? Is your treatment well in the past, or do you still have check ups, scans etc. It’s lovely to hear success stories.
We all need encouragement Ffosse and we have some lovely support on this forum.
I’m slowly getting back to ‘normal’ although normal now is not what it was before. I’ve finished intensive treatment for now - finished mid-June - but have intermittent infusions and various other things from now on.
Can’t claim it to be a success story, as it is expected to come back, but at least I have time to live it up a bit and get things in order!
I’m pleased to hear that you’re getting back to some kind of normality now orangutan.
Because my tumours have shrunk, I’ve persuaded myself that its worth carrying on with the treatment but quality of life also has to be considered!
Absolutely, Val! That is where I consider myself lucky to have no family. If treatment becomes a drain on my life declining further treatment is an easy choice for me to make. Quality far outweighs quantity for me.
So glad that your tumours are still shrinking.
I don’t feel I could cope without my family orangutan, I feel so fatigued some days that I spend most of it in bed. I guess you have gone through this too and I have probably just got used to the fact that I will be looked after. I’m not being very positive at the moment and I know I have to pull myself together.
Val, I understand that you can’t always feel positive, but please remember this hot weather is making everybody feel tired, so it may not all be down to the Chemo.
Your family will want to do all that they can, but to be fair, they probably have no idea what will help. If you can think of something that will cheer you up, just let them know and I am sure they will try to help.
A friend of mine had a really serious broken leg & as she couldn’t manage the stairs, she had to stay in bed. It was Christmas, so her family took a table and all the food to her bedroom so she could have Christmas dinner with them… and I really made her smile.
Good luck & try to keep smiling.
Val, I’m so glad you have your family to support you. It’s ok to not feel positive all the time, and I bet everyone who has gone through what you are going through had many ‘non-positive’ periods. I certainly have, but I don’t think it is necessarily a bad thing. As long as you don’t let it bear down on you. Take pleasure in whatever little things that you can. x
I can feel a little of my strength coming back, but I think that is because my infection is much better now and my obs in hospital are normal. I don’t think I’m feeling the boost from not being on chemotherapy just yet. But the above is good advice; try and take pleasure in just one small thing.
Glad you are feeling a wee bit stronger today Ffosse. Normal obs are good! Getting over the chemo will take a bit longer…But is something to look forward to.
Thanks Twink. It’s cold, wet and windy here this weekend and I’m loving it! So I’m feeling more positive and looking forward to visits from son and grandson later. May even pop out for coffee and cake this afternoon. So smiling a little today!
Sounds good Val.
I used to love spending time pottering in the garden and still get a lot of pleasure from this but tire very easily. It’s nice to look out though and see the difference the few minutes I spend out there has made.
I love going away on weekend breaks and still do this now and again. We never go far but they’re enjoyable just the same but again everything seems to be an effort.
I think it may take a while for the effects of the chemo to wear off Ffosse. It will be a gradual process and you will probably notice that you feel a little better each day.
Hope you are soon home so that things can get back to normal for you.
Coffee & cake taste so much better when the weather is cooler, so I hope you do & I am sure a visit from 2 young men will cheer you up.
I ended up with ice cream Twink, but it was lovely. One of those young men will be eligible to join this forum in less than 12 months lol! :shock:
Glad you’re feeling a bit better Val J.