All change.....
Well it's all change this year! Instead of rushing four children back to school this week its one to nursery, one to new school in Edinburgh, one to college and one to university. Boy the whole thing makes me feel old-how did it happen that I'm old enough to have a child at university?!
Anyway, I've been not too bad at all this time after FEC, maybe slightly more tired but all in all nothing to grumble about. I get my last dose of the awful stuff this Wednesday and can't wait to get it over and done with.
My month of radiotherapy seems quite attractive at the moment. A whole four weeks of peace and quiet driving myself to Edinburgh, 5 minutes in a machine then home again! What a sad life I must have if I find that something to look forward to. I really must get out more......
After radiotherapy I start my 4 sessions of Taxotere and Herceptin. I seem to have it in my head that Taxotere won't be as bad as FEC-less sickness, tiredness, etc. I'm I just being hopeful? Let me know anyone out there who's had it and how it affected you. Can't believe I'm just about half way thro' my chemo bit of treatment and I'm so grateful I've felt relatively well most of the time.
I have to say I'm finding it harder than I thought to stick to the dairy free diet. Feeling tired and sick some of the time just makes me want to cook and eat things I'm familiar with-real comfort food in other words! Since trying to stick to the diet I have a ridiculous craving for chocolate milk shakes-I didn't even like them before all this!
I suppose it's all about balance in everything.
Gordon and I have our wedding anniversary coming up and have booked a fantastic night away at a luxury hotel-I CAN'T WAIT. Normally I wouldn't have minded no summer holiday but this year I have minded....a lot. Can feel myself scowling at anyone enthusing about their fortnight in some sunny place. Not very charitable I know but I do hide it well (so far) Heaven help anyone who tells me they had a terrible holiday.
Wish me luck on Wednesday and here's hoping my bloods aren't too low to get the wicked stuff.
Marjory
Labels: cancer-diet, chemotherapy, herceptin, radiotherapy
posted by Marjory @ 9:01 AM
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hey Marjory!
I just started taxol. Believe me it is not as bad as AC (FEC). You do get some achy muscles, but NO NAUSEA and that crappy hangover feeling of AC. It really does get better. Hang in there.
I need a vacation too. I think we're taking one in October. Can't wait...
Hi marjory, Keep the faith, I am in my second cycle of chemo. find me on. www.thedevinegranny.bogspot.com/
I am thinking of you. XX
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