Re: I've had my chest x-ray

Ffosse, I’ve found that with my chemo by the time my next cycle is due, I’m feeling stronger, so hopefully by next week you will be feeling better as your blood should be getting back to normal. The long sessions are not good, mine start at 8.30 am (I leave home at 7.30) and usually I’m finished by about 3 pm, so a long day and tiring.

Hope you’re having a good day today!

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I'm OK today..just waiting for my Tesco delivery.

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Today I visit my nurse to get blood taken prior to my chemo on Wednesday. I've been feeling better and dread the thought of chemo again, still, it must be done.

Re: I've had my chest x-ray

Ffosse, the best time is when you have had you last session of chemo because you feel better when all the side effects of chemo come to an end.

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I was worried about you Dreamy.
I just hadn't seen you today.
Keep strong my lovely friend

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So true Twink. Ffosse, I never feel well the day I have my chemo, which this time is Wednesday, same day as you, but after that I usually have three good days when taking the steroids. I try to get out for an hour on good days and bad as it sometimes helps to be out in the fresh air. Have you got anywhere with the mobility scooter idea?

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The scooter idea has gone...unfortunately there are too many steps up to my house which I share with others.

I can't wait for Wednesday to be over - looking forward to Thursday already. Still, at least this time it should be quicker.

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Shame about that Ffosse.

Same as you, will be pleased to get another chemo cycle over but will look forward to my fish supper from the chippie afterwards! Something to look forward to!

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I generally eat pretty lightly on the day I have chemo. I'm not really that worried as I'm getting a taxi there and back - it will soon be over.

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A nurse just phoned me up asking about my chemo on the 9th. No, it's tomorrow I said.

She insisted it was the 9th and it turns out that this is extra methotrexate treatment on top of my normal chemo - I still have to go tomorrow but on the 9th they'll keep me in for a few days which I'm not happy about having had no letters or prior knowledge of this.

I really don't want another hospital stay; I hate the place.