We know this horrible cancer thing will come back but we really do have to approach this one step at a time. The first step was to get through this cycle of treatment. Husband is really pleased that he’s been … Read More
Day 2 – He took Lactulose the night after chemo and this morning and it’s definitely helping. He feels pretty good today and didn’t even need a snooze. The metallic taste comes and goes and is pretty horrid but it’s not … Read More
Husband is getting the hang of treatment so we talk common chemo issues with the specialist nurse as she administers the chemo – constipation – nurse tells us that Ondansetron causes constipation. It’s also an awesome anti-sickness drug so go Ondansetron … Read More
January 1st. Happy New Year! This morning Husband announced he felt ‘pretty good’ :-). We had 2 lovely walks and he spent some time in the garden. He really didn’t want to do his tax return 🙂 . Day 1. … Read More
We didn’t know what to expect with Husband’s first chemo but so far, apart from the really uncomfortable red eye thing, it’s going better than we’d expected. His scalp is very sensitive. He’s not sure if it’s the early stages … Read More
Husband wakes me, coffee in hand. ‘I think we need to go to the hospital’. I react with zen-like calm, pretty much levitating up through the velux and repeatedly knocking my glasses off the bedside table. ‘Calm down. My temperature … Read More
Day 2 We both slept better last night than we have recently. Husband feels a bit light headed at times and his body feels heavy at times but broadly he feels good – better than I do! No tingling in … Read More
The car is ready, Mother is coming to dog sit. It’s going to be a long day at the hospital. Husband has been told to bring an overnight bag in case he has a reaction to the drugs. He insists … Read More