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PTB glad you had a good time even if you didn’t get a foot massage! Thanks for the lowdown on what to expect. My OH will be impressed that you’re eating porridge, it’s good for constipation too! Hope the metallic taste disappears soon xx
Jenny – can’t imagine a time when I’d go off chocolate but a waistline might be worth it. Are you anywhere near Nottingham itself?
handc, thanks for looking in, it’s good to know that se’s don’t affect everyone.
Jo – great that you’re still going strong – hope they’ve given you something for furry mouth.
Frenchfancy, as others have said, don’t feel you have to bottle things up – cyber rants can work wonders, hope you’re ok now xx
Lulu, you’re a godsend - thanks for your weighty 3 am posting, guessing from this you’re another night owl. Flu jabs aren’t available at my surgery until 21st September (I’m away then) and hoping to start chemo on 24th so going to ask if I can have it a few days earlier as they should have it in stock, also pneumonia jab. Given the choice, think I’d prefer the underarm portacath but it’s still looking like a cannula for me – others seem happy enough with it so might just give it a go. Edinburgh rocks (but you know that already) – got married there and get back as often as we can, might bump into you sometime 
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Barbs - I wont be having a meeting with the chemo nurse or a visit to the ward beforehand, and I haven’t signed a consent form yet – like you, have been told it will all happen on the day. Thanks for keeping the list updated, I’d be in a real jumble without it.
Ally – great to hear that you’re ok and nothing more than metallic mouth (like PTB) hope it stays that way! Thanks for the mouth tips xx
Samjs – I’m thinking cheapest ear thermometer because they work fast and if mouth is sore might not be able to cope with the oral one. BCN told me that armpit isn’t as effective for checking temperature, and I’m certainly not going to stick it where the sun don’t shine xx
Hi all hope those of you who have had your treatments are doing okay and those of you about to have them have minimal se' s.
Unfortunately I won't be joining the September Stars, my appointment has come through with the oncologist and it isn't until the 25th 
. Hope you don't mind if I lurk around with the Stars although I will join the October group.
Should have the results from the node clearance next Tuesday and also my referral has come through for the complimentary therapy and appointment for that is on the 26th so will hopefully get some Reflexology. Also got to have the interview with HR for the first stage of MOA (Management of Attendance).
Anyway think it's time to get back to some sleep. Goodnight everyone, take care and stay strong xxx
