And I’m grateful, as I am to any visitor to this thread. For some reason the hours 6 to 8 get me down a bit in the evening so I’m going to have a trawl around the forum, see what I have missed today.
I’ve awoken with a headache which is unlike me - I hope it’s not flu.
I have to shave today - this I hate and always put off until the last possible moment. When I had chemo the last time, my hair didn’t fall out but thinned considerably; this meant that I could get away with shaving just once a week.
Still feeling optimistic about the week ahead - a couple of procedures tomorrow then starting chemo properly on Tuesday.
That is the way to be Ffosse, if your mind feels good , the rest of the body usually follows!
I hope you stay positive, as I know this is all frightening Dreamy. You remain as always, in my thoughts and prayers.
Well, my G.P. was talking about hospices yesterday, what I wanted and whom I wanted told about things. Slightly scary, but I have to be wise to such things, and palliative care is one of them.
Sorry, there’s some idiot outside right now, shovelling snow (whilst it’s raining) moving it from one place to another and causing a fair bit of noise pollution.
Another place has deleted my cancer thread which I had going since 2016, detailing my treatment, remission and the cancer coming back.
Ffosse, why don’t you write a journal or blog of your cancer journey.
No, that’s the last thing I’d want to do - tried it and they deleted the thread after 20 months. Too many gloaters and people who were just glad that it wasn’t them.
A blog, your blog but make it private, just invite trusted friends to read and comment.
I’m not interested in that, either. Death is a private thing.
Yes, it most certainly is Dreamy.
My Mum chose a hospice, but that was her choice, I would have stayed beside her, wherever she chose.
My Dad chose to remain at home, with palliative care, however that was in another country. I was NOT happy with the lack of support for my BIL.
You will need to think it through.
Whatever you decide, it will be your choice.
It was just such a strange topic to be talking about with my doctor in my kitchen after she’d been and got medicine for me. Lots to think about there.
More of the mundane procedures today - I’m absolutely exhausted after getting up at 3am, and especially now after my bath. Feels more like the end of the day rather than the beginning. Still, at least half the snow has melted - I’m wearing my boots today, though.
I’ve now had both procedures done - bone marrow is a little complex but no issues. Am feeling pretty good right now. Got to see the liquid they took and the tiny sliver of bone marrow. Now for chemo tomorrow at 9.
Edit: and back home by 12 - those 2(3) procedures didn’t take long at all.
Glad you are feeling positive Dreamy.
Well the alternative (which usually strikes between 6 and 8pm) is too much to bear. I can hardly function during those hours.
Yes, I read that before Dreamy.
Please if you can, let us know how tomorrow goes, please.
I will - off to a good start with plenty of sleep last night.
Hope all goes well for you today Ffosse. Good to hear you’ve had a good night’s sleep.
Best night’s sleep in a long time - 11 hours - I only got up at around 3 to use the bathroom.
I’m in the chemo ward and things are being explained to me. I’ll likely to be here until 4 or 5 perhaps later as they monitor the response to my infusions.
So a long day - I’m glad I’ve got my phone with me though.