I had my review with the oncologist last Monday. She
confirmed I was not well enough to have my chemo treatment last week as I was
still zonked out from the previous session. We had a long chat about why I was
having such prolonged side effects this time. Basically 19 chemo sessions and 6
months on a drug trial/placebo in just over 3 years have taken their toll and
my body is just not so strong. She prescribed steroids to give my appetite a
boost and help with fatigue. My next chemo is now rescheduled for this Thursday
assuming blood tests are OK and the drugs will be reduced. I will have a scan
after this session and take it from there. Perhaps my body is telling me
something.
After the hospital visit we met up with Bernie & Norma
in Canterbury. We had a good lunch in the new Quex Barn restaurant. Excellent food
(and beer and cider) all locally produced.
I have been attending Fatigue Management workshops over the
last couple of weeks at my local hospice. This week we had a talk from one of
the doctors on how medication impacts on fatigue – very interesting. The final
session is Wednesday.
Ray and Jacky visited on Thursday accompanied by guitars so
Alan was able to enjoy playing trios once more. We went for lunch in the original
Quex Barn restaurant
in Birchington which was good. Their company was a bigger boost than the steroids - they should come on prescription!
Well Big Al became an OAP on Saturday. I hadn’t planned
anything as I thought I was having chemo last Thursday but Jon & Gaby
cooked a wonderful roast beef dinner and the wine and port were flowing freely!
Alan enjoyed himself. A wonderful Mother’s Day for me too on Sunday. Fun with
Ethan in the morning (he has discovered the garden hose) and a long Skype with
Lilah in the evening. Felt a bit emotional at the end of the day but we had a
great weekend. Here are some pics of MD flowers and the Grandies.
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| Beautiful Mother's Day flowers |
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| Biker Boy |
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| Love this umbrella |
So into another week and chemo on Thursday. Hope this
session is easier for me!
Always thinking of all my fellow Mesowarriors as they continue
through their journey including Steve who is currently on a drug trial and will
get some results in a few weeks, Mavis awaiting scan results to see what is
next for her, Lou who is doing well and about to fly from Oz to America!!
Also thinking of Chris & Mick, hope their daily journey
is not too taxing.
Tess x
