It was great picking up a prescription for only my injections, knowing it was the last time.
The pains started by Sunday as I expected. This time, everything seems harsher. The side effects are much worse and I am having more of them. I am convinced they give you an extra strong dose as a last boost. My mouth is full of little ulcers, I can't feel my fingers and toes and everywhere hurts. I can't taste food at all, everything tastes peppery. I refuse to get down about it though,because there is light at the end of the tunnel and if I am being honest, it really hasn't been as bad as I expected and it is saving my life!!
My appointment with Mr Gandhi, my surgeon, was short and sweet. He has scheduled my operation for December 15th. He said I may even be in and out in a day, as it is a simple op. Basically he will take away some more breast tissue where the margin showed up some pre cancerous cells. I won't need drains or anything, so I will be allowed home as soon as I recover from the anaesthetic, which knowing me will not be the same day! On the bright side, I should be well again for Christmas.
A week after my chemo,the pain is nearly gone apart from in my arms. I am a bit worried about he right arm, hope I'm not getting lymphodema cos its that stretchy kind of pain that I had for the first couple of months after my op but it's in both arms...odd. The tiredness is difficult. I can't walk too far,it hurts. However, my new years resolution is to get myself fit and well so that should be ok.
Doc says I can't have radiotherapy until Feb or March which is later than I thought, but it still means my treatment will be over in time for spring. My baby hair is coming along nicely...grey..but getting there. I am hoping my eyebrows follow soon!!
Went to an interesting meeting at Genesis on Friday. The future for breast cancer prevention is looking good. It will probably be many years before a DNA test can be done to check if someone will get breast cancer, but it will happen.
Will keep up the blog as and when I have news. Until next time.....KEEP CHECKING!!!
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