May 2017 chemo starters

Big hugs Trisha and AnnieJ. Scary how quickly it can happen but great that the hospitals are on the case. Trisha good to hear RD&E are looking after you. My niece is an A&E nurse there so may have been looking after you when you arrived (blonde, mid 20s). Rooting for you both. X

Fingers crossed for a good one misyangel. I am up and dressed…first time since Thursday. Round one was terrible. Round 2 was easy. Round 3 is similar to round 1. There is no pattern for me. Grr

Well done treehouse. Hopefully it’ll be a better day for you. X

Chin up girl! Hope you managed the Sunday roast! ? I ate all my greens mash ans gravy. My mate ate the beef and Yorkshire pud. Was most havw eaten in days. Throat still sore but feeling alot better than yesterday. We r strong! Girl power x

Alas didnt go to A and E. Went straight to yeo ward. Now in a side room in mens ward of acute medical unit. X

Good to hear from you both.
You are awesome and your bodies are doing their best fighting cancer, being poisoned and coping with constant invasion.
Glad the throat us finally easing off a bit Trish.
Plan some treats for when you get home. You both deserve it. ? x

Thankyou xx

Annie and Trisha sorry to hear that you are both poorly, your both in best place though xx
It’s such a shame Annie this is going on for you x you kept my moral up when low!!! Big hugs to you both x Annie I’m starting my treatment any time soon up at the Freeman just waiting for app seen onc, so I might see you take care both of you xxx

Hope you get home soon anniej xx

How long do you need to stay in for Trish? Stay strong x

Good luck Mishy! Excellent news Annej!
My nurse just told me my Neutro up from 0.5 to 1 & platelets from 38 to 51 but still only a third of what they should be :frowning: so dont know how long be here. On the plus side have a different room and I am no where near the coughing and snoring patients and have a radio and a phone. Was really chuffed ate as much as I did at lunch but couldnt eat the supper. Throat siezed up again. Just want a shower now but they have to check its safe! Hoping for a good nights sleep. And to repeat what Annie said … am so blessed to have this wonderful support. Thankyou xx

Sorry I know this is trivial in the big picture but I am struggling with heart burn. Can we take tums etc.? Omeprazole in the morning but now feel dreadful.

Treehouse, have you got any mint or rosemary in your garden. If so pick a bit of each off, add hot water and leave to infuse. Surprisingly effective (it worked at 4am the other morning). Good to hear you’re able to go home AnnieJ. Glad they’ve put you somewhere quieter and the counts are going in the right direction Trisha. Rest up and I hope you get that shower. X

Thanks MJK will give it a go.hope everyone gets some rest. X

Besides, heartburn

I took Gaviscon tablets

Sorry to hear that some of you are struggling at the moment.
Trisha and AnnieJ, how horrible that you’ve both ended up in hospital, but glad it’s now getting sorted.
Just remember, every day is a day closer to finishing treatment.

Thanks Trisha hope you are feeling better soon x as the others have said stay strong you will get there xx just glad things are going in the right direction for you, you really are in the best place to get better xx keep you chin up hun, Annie glad to hear you are getting home x

Sorry that should have read besides heartburn can be really uncomfortable but between us we have probably come across something that works. X

No! I hope it’s going to be soon hopefully next week I have to see him on 17th before second cycle to see how I’m coping and haven’t even got first one through yet!!! I’m naturally an impatient person anyway so I think I should just chill out a bit before it happens xx glad you had a good time with your daughter xx

Hi mishy, I know the waiting is hard. I remember feeling like I was nesting before baby getting ready. Cleaning the house, shopping, getting prepared.
Make the most of feeling well. Plan stuff.
I remember the week before treatment we took the kids to Alton towers. Happy day ?