Early start today. Had to be at Christies for blood tests at 8.00am. Mikey dropped me on his way to work, which saved me the 50 minute bus ride. Didn't get my bloods done til 8.20 which then slows down the whole process a bit. However, the nurse was very good and managed to get the blood with just one stab...result!! My veins must be having a good day. Auntie Ann arrived just in time for coffee before seeing the Doc. Saw the Doc just after 9.00am. I gave her an update on the hospital tour and the abscess stuff. She asked if I was happy to carry on having the chemo, as it would slow down the healing process significantly. It never ceases to amaze me that they have to ask!! Its such a no brainer! ' Which would you prefer Mrs Henson? The possibility of rogue cancer cells implanting themselves in your organs? or maybe having a few more weeks of having the hole packed? Hmmmmm...let me think!! What's an extra month or so of not showering? Ah, better check with my nearest and dearest on that one! Once the Doc had checked that there was no redness or swelling, I was given the go ahead for the drugs. We went up to the chemo ward and booked in. They said there wasn't much of a delay but they would phone me when it was my turn, so we went and had more coffee...oh and a scone. ( Which I am allowed because I have lost 4kg!! RESULT! I am going to stick to this Ikea Cappuccino biscuit diet.) The ward didn't ring by the time we had finished, so we went back anyway. We had only just sat down when they called me. This is the bit I dread most. I now have a loathing of cannulas. My veins have had a bit of a bashing this week and I knew it would be a struggle....oh and how. After discussing the possibility of having a permanent 'line' put in, (which I really don't want to do) a couple of nearly getting the vein, a heat pack and my hand turning black due to my circulation being cut off, she opted for my forearm. Success!! A painful success but effective. We go through the which syringe does what. First one steroids. 2 and 3 are the ones that make your hair fall out and pee orange and give you the prickly bum sensation. 4 is the metallic taste one ( I have mints ready!) 5 is the one that makes you dizzy ( some might say I have already mastered that without the help of drugs) and gives you the awful ' water up your nose' sensation. Lastly is the anti sickness one. I have to be honest, none of the effects were as pronounced as the first time, but maybe thats because I knew what to expect. Picked up my prescription and headed home. I do feel a bit sick so I may have to do some more drugs later...if I can stay awake long enough!
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