Today was a big day. I met with the surgeon who was 2 hours late to see me… So that was fun. He (and his team) dropped a couple of bombshells. I might not be able to sing after the surgery. Like… Ever. Or at least it might change my voice… I’ll have a scar…
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Unfortunately… No going home today.
Most importantly, I can’t thank you all enough for your finger crossing, crossing of various limbs, thoughts, hopes, well wishes. Unfortunately cancer/chemo wins this round and I can’t get home for our planned Christmas lunch /day of cheer tomorrow. I was feeling a bit down about it. But we’ll go to the pub for lunch…
The roller coaster ride that puts me in the ward… then puts me back in the Cotton Rooms the next day… But now we need home tomorrow please!!!
So… This is going to be a bit of a roller coaster. post. This morning kind of went from bad to worse… My hopes to get out tomorrow (Friday) in time for our Christmas lunch on Saturday were slowly to rapidly slipping away from me. And my hopes to get out of the ward and…
Emergency blood transfusions!!!
So I came in this morning for a quick pre-chemo blood test, expecting to be in and out quickly. I wanted to check what my platelets and neutrophils were doing so my friend the Australian nurse Charlie said to hang around and they’d be able to tell me the results in about 20 mins time….
Trex week wrap up
This week I met with a 4th year medical student who needed someone to use for a case study. You mean I can be the centre of attention and talk about myself? Oh ok! He was nice. We had fun. I’ll see him again sometime. On Thursday I stopped in to grab my lunch at…
Transfusion Friday
Thank you to the person who parted with their blood and gave it to me. I didn’t want your blood but it turns out this time I needed it. Please don’t give me any nasties. I promise I’ll cherish it and use it wisely. It’s a bit silly really isn’t it. I am ok with…
Catching up on cycle 2.b (last week’s Methotrexate)
Last Monday I walked into the reception of the main hospital at UCLH and was met by Darth Vader and a whole lot of Stormtroopers. Darth Vader was a bit scary. A Stormtrooper came up and told me we needed a selfie – who am I to say no to the Dark Side?? What fun….
The Cancer Chronicles 