@molly.m we’re on the same treatment plan but our bodies are reacting so differently, just proving the range of side effects possible with all these drugs!
Hopefully only 4 more weeks of chemo - in some ways I expect it’ll go really quickly but at other times feel like an eternity!
Interesting that you have an appointment with your surgeon on NYE. That’s one of my questions when I see the Oncologist on Monday. It’s the next unknown - next stage planning. When & what surgery and what treatment afterwards.
My weight has stayed pretty stable. Unfortunately due to perimenopause it’s about a stone more than my norm, and what I’d like it to be. No loss of appetite and no particular aversions, only a sensitive mouth during cycle 1.
I made a batch of brownies for friends yesterday and thought I’d be ok to have a few small pieces, even though it was suggested I try a few weeks of dairy free. I’ve not been completely avoiding products (mainly things like biscuits) that say they contain milk but have cut out full on milk, butter & cheese.
Well, last evening my tummy said a big no, accompanied by sweats and nausea - fortunately I wasn’t actually sick! Luckily the Imodium did the trick & I was able to get to sleep ok. It’s the follow on grumbling and rumbling that have woken me in the early hours. I’m feeling hungry but a little nervous to eat. I’ve sipping water and will try and get back to sleep. I will contemplate food in a few hours
Definitely no more brownies for me and a sensible few days of food. I think it’s also enough warning to me not to “just have a little cheese” or other indulgences at Christmas! I’ve eventually sourced some plant based Boursin cheese which has been recommended to me, so that can be my festive treat to keep me away from all the other tempting cheeses I expect to see at my sister’s on Christmas Day. I’ll also have to give my Mum’s pavlova a miss or whip myself up some coconut cream!
Remember @molly.m, and everyone else, the end (of this phase) is in sight!