The Doc told us that “Bendamustine is usually very well tolerated and Rituximab generally doesn’t cause any bother”. Sounds hopeful. As we walk into the hospital we automatically adjust our faces to ‘cheerful’ mode and head to the Cancer Unit. … Read More
We’re waiting to see the consultant haematologist. There is so much waiting to do but part of me is dreading going in to see him so I’m happy to wait! Husband says he feels more normal and the nurse had … Read More
We were both rather stunned by the call, a bit lost, like rabbits caught in the headlights. We have no idea what’s coming. Last week the doc told us that even if the cancer were coming back they wouldn’t be … Read More
It’s blood test time. Time to take our list of questions to the doc, the list of ‘is this worth telling them about or not?’ Husband’s skin has been very sensitive, as it was when the lymphoma was active, although … Read More
Red cells 148, platelets 417. Doc notes that the platelets are quite high, which is apparently common after splenectomy, but that there is no significant risk. He looks steadily at Husband’s notes and comments, “The lymphoma is staying away”; “At … Read More
We walk in to see Dr Inscrutable, trying to read his face. Is he looking relaxed? Red cells are up .4 to 143, platelets up to 373. “You must be brimming with energy”, comments the Doc, looking very pleased. “It’s … Read More
Husband couldn’t get to sleep last night (steroids really aren’t conducive to sleep) but he’s having a good sleep in the recliner in the Cancer Unit. The nurses are reassuring tired and confused patients, ‘ You have a lot to … Read More
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
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
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