16-05-2018, 09:32 PM
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Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Val J
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Thanks Sweetie, chemo day is always the worst day of the fortnightly cycle. I did enjoy my fish and chip supper though, chemo day treat for being a brave girl lol! 
17-05-2018, 09:45 AM
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Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Sweetie pie
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That is good news Dreamy. I just knew you would get it.
I was just using my savings although, admittedly, the watch put a huge dent in them. Mid-life crisis I think but I wear it every day except when I'm in hospital.
On June 21st I'm to have exactly the same treatment as before, with the methotrexate and bicarbonate of soda - I'll be in hospital for another 4 days hooked up to 2 drips. They try to get you to take 6 bicarbonate of soda tablets every 3 hours for the 24 hours before you are admitted...I just couldn't do it, made me feel sick so was infused at the hospital, more time-consuming but I don't know anyone who could manage the sheer number of tablets. And every 3 hours? What about when I'm asleep?
Not worried about today's appointment at all. I find CT scans a lot easier than MRI scans or the actual chemo.
17-05-2018, 09:50 AM
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Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Val J
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Thanks Mags, it’s the first cycle of my maintenance so I’ll see what tomorrow brings. I have always relied on three days on steroids for a boost but none given this time!
17-05-2018, 11:38 AM
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Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Ffosse
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It was quite the surprise for me. I now wish I had applied for it when I first got cancer in 2016. The money will come in handy - I'll no longer feel so bad about taxi fares or treating myself occasionally.I was just using my savings although, admittedly, the watch put a huge dent in them. Mid-life crisis I think but I wear it every day except when I'm in hospital.
On June 21st I'm to have exactly the same treatment as before, with the methotrexate and bicarbonate of soda - I'll be in hospital for another 4 days hooked up to 2 drips. They try to get you to take 6 bicarbonate of soda tablets every 3 hours for the 24 hours before you are admitted...I just couldn't do it, made me feel sick so was infused at the hospital, more time-consuming but I don't know anyone who could manage the sheer number of tablets. And every 3 hours? What about when I'm asleep?
Not worried about today's appointment at all. I find CT scans a lot easier than MRI scans or the actual chemo.
At least that is sorted.
Why not treat yourself occasionally.
You are coping brill my lovely. X
17-05-2018, 12:09 PM
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I'm wondering what the Consultant will say when we meet on the 22nd. I'm sure it will be OK news and just to continue treatment.I'm exactly halfway through my treatment this time - 3 chemo sessions plus the methotrexate, 3 more to go and another methotrexate.
17-05-2018, 01:32 PM
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Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Ffosse
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It was quite the surprise for me. I now wish I had applied for it when I first got cancer in 2016. The money will come in handy - I'll no longer feel so bad about taxi fares or treating myself occasionally.I was just using my savings although, admittedly, the watch put a huge dent in them. Mid-life crisis I think but I wear it every day except when I'm in hospital.
On June 21st I'm to have exactly the same treatment as before, with the methotrexate and bicarbonate of soda - I'll be in hospital for another 4 days hooked up to 2 drips. They try to get you to take 6 bicarbonate of soda tablets every 3 hours for the 24 hours before you are admitted...I just couldn't do it, made me feel sick so was infused at the hospital, more time-consuming but I don't know anyone who could manage the sheer number of tablets. And every 3 hours? What about when I'm asleep?
Not worried about today's appointment at all. I find CT scans a lot easier than MRI scans or the actual chemo.
17-05-2018, 01:36 PM
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Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Ffosse
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Those three days of steroids made me ravenous - I was almost eating without thinking. I've been eating a bit less recently (and healthy stuff - fruits and salads) to keep the weight down.
17-05-2018, 01:41 PM
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Re: I've had my chest x-ray
Originally Posted by Ffosse
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I'm wondering what the Consultant will say when we meet on the 22nd. I'm sure it will be OK news and just to continue treatment.I'm exactly halfway through my treatment this time - 3 chemo sessions plus the methotrexate, 3 more to go and another methotrexate.
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