Chemo & Scratchy Socks

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Day 2 (first day after this treatment) – In one sense we’re better at managing the side effects of the chemo now but we’re wondering if they’re cumulative – some things seem to be more noticeable now than they were early … Read More

How Long Does Chemo Stay in the Body?

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So here we are primed for the 4th RCVP treatment. Husband is getting used to this but there’s always room for a little something to upset things. Last time it was an uncomfortable cannula (which he refused to complain about … Read More

My hands are pink!

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Husband came into sitting room after shower. ‘Look at my hands. What do you see?’ Mmm. ‘They’re pink! My hands haven’t been pink in years!’ Another blood test, this time to confirm that all’s well for chemo next week. Hameoglobin … Read More

Blood tests and Chemo Side Effects

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Off to have another blood test. Haemoglobin 115, platelets 363, white cells 6.2. Even Dr Pessimist declares ‘all looking petty good’. Husband mentions feeling bloated / bit constipated in week one. Doc is unsurprised and explains that it’s normal during … Read More