Thanks Rosie, I think I’ll start requesting!!
Actually CT scan was to check organs - chemo fog strikes again ha ha
Yes I was told initially by bcn that there was no reason based on my diagnosis to suggest any spread but oncologist said if I promised not to stress over waiting for results then he would do scans
Morning. Feeling a little more human. I had ct and MRI for sizing. Lymph biopsy was clear so bone scan not mentioned. Taking it easy today. Don’t really have much choice.
Hi treehouse glad to hear you’re feeling a bit better today. I’m taking it easy too, have felt pretty good so far but early days
I didn’t have an mri only ultrasound - there doesn’t seem to be a consistent approach across the country
Hi Ladies, hope you are all getting the rest you need !
I never thought of cell death hurting before but it does make sense. Im always paranoid about it already returning every time I have a new ache or pain.
I’ve also been using that solar oil and my nails are holding up. Was advised to keep them short and seem ok at minute. I did however cut my toe nails the other day and they did feel quite thin?
Any nice plans for the weekend ladies? I’m on my low week this week so I’m having a Homemade afternoon tea with frinds tomorrow x
Hi Mai, Katie and Rosie. I have 3 more treatments to go.
MRI was because they couldn’t size it accurately with ultrasound and my boobs are tiny and lump too high to see it properly on mammograms.
I actually find hearing that our treatments are individual and personalised quite comforting …better than being on a conveyor belt.
I am Just trying to feel normal this weekend. I know this will pass. ?
I have not had coffee ? or alcohol ? for 7 weeks!!!
Right now I don’t care but sometimes I really miss them.
Have you tried the alternative Mai7? Where from? Is it nice?
Take care with tonic if you have low blood count. Same with diet drinks. Was looking it up last week. But brain is too fuzzy to remember the details.
Big hug Trish. So wish we could all meet up and discuss everything over many bottles of wine, sea food and soft cheese. Then dance the night away.
Back in the real world!
Hugs to Trish and misyangel! Must be hard when you both have other problems to handle during this difficult time.
Can’t offer any advice on the liver problem though misyangel. Was it just picked up from blood test?
Will have to read up on tonic water thanks treehouse. Shame if we can’t drink it as it is one drink I have found that is quite refreshing! Glad you liked the g&t Mai. It is a nice treat drink, especially in the sun xx
Enjoy your Saturday ladies although not quite sure where the sun has gone x
Hugs to Trisha and missyangel. I hope you have better days today. Lyme Regis is a lovely spot. I grew up on the east side of Dartmoor if you’re heading that way I can tell you some lovely and accessible spots. X
Hugs to Trisha and misyangel - there always seems to be something new to deal with, as if we don’t already have enough!
No one has mentioned liver function levels to me but I’m not on FEC. I have had kidney function test prior to having carboplatin and researched this on Macmillan site. There’s some comments on their forum re liver function levels and FEC so you might find some help on there.
Also had lovely holidays in Lyme Regis when the kids were younger
My son is home for a few days which is lovely as Im on a staying in managing side effects weekend, and having a few family members over for picnic lunch - although as Katie said where’s the sun gone?
Am craving healthy hummus and crudités and unhealthy sausage rolls
My niece has bought me a foam head named Polly for my wig. Just in time too as returning from chemo on Thurs I whipped the wig off straight away as I was hot and flung it on a corner table. Daughter walks in, sees my wig and thinks I’ve collapsed, face down on the table. Fortunately she quickly saw I was fine and we haven’t stopped laughing about it since.
Have only seen Whatsapped pictures of Polly so far wearing sunglasses and scarves!
Thinking of you misyangel this must be hard for your family . I understand we all want treatment to stay on track but you more than the rest of us. I am sorry I know nothing about liver function ?. Sending Hugs
Rosie that’s funny we have to find humour in all this.
I am on day 3 in bed managed to get up for a couple of hours to shower and eat. Fed up of feeling like my body is broken. I know what you mean about cell death, my lump aches which I take as a good sign.
The worst bit is I can’t cope with hugs from hubby and that’s what I want. I get too hot and my skin and muscles are so sensitive it is uncomfortable.
Chemo sucks!
Big hug treehouse - sorry to hear you’re still not feeling too good.
Yes chemo sucks, but if it sucks the cancer right out of you then Yay chemo!
Think Mai posted that in inspirational quotes
Platelet count was my problem. And that suggested avoiding tonic. Please don’t panic.
Getting up for a shower. Does anyone else have issues with everything smelling funny.? I was like this last round, couldn’t cope with the fridge.
I can’t cope with the fridge smell either (it was the same in pregnancy). Day 3 is the worst for me too. My craving is cheese and marmite sandwiches. Clovelly is a lovely spot if a bit cobbled under foot.
Cheese and cucumber sandwiches for the last 3 days lol ?
Ooh, they have to have cucumber in. Just had avocados and prawns for lunch. I’m such a rebel. ?