I realized that I’ve stopped posting chemo updates every cycle so I thought I’d write more generally about my current treatment (Folfiri + Panitumumab) and its side effects. Read More
Side effects of my treatment
Category: Chemo
My chemo essentials
Navigating through terminal cancer and endless rounds of chemo is a challenge, to say the least. When it comes to symptom management, I’ve done lots of trial and error for myself and here’s a list of what I find helps. Read More
Cautiously optimistic
I’ve just come back from a clinic appointment with my oncologist and I thought I’d walk through all of the emotions that I’ve been experiencing lately. Read More
Things you may not know about chemo
I’ve had quite the cancer induction over the last year and I’ve learned a lot that has surprised me. Here are some of those things… Read More
My Panitumumab rash
I asked on Twitter whether people wanted to read about how I’m coping now (following my bad news) or about my rash. The former was a clear winner, but that post is a lot harder to write and there’s something disgustingly fascinating about my gross drug rash. Read More
Butt out (pun intended)
Dear Everyone, It is really kind of you to reach out to me. I really appreciate the words of encouragement, the cards, the messages and the well wishes. I know it comes from a good place. I know that it’s hard for you to see me suffering. It may make you sad or scared or... Read More
Chemo round three
Tomorrow’s the beginning of cycle four, so I thought I’d summarise cycle three. Read More
Chemo cycle two
Well cycle three begins tomorrow, bloods-dependent of course. I’ll likely be given the same dose as I’ve coped really well and they haven’t called to say otherwise. Read More
Chemo cycle one
I’m nearing the end of my first cycle of chemo, so I thought I’d share a little bit about how it went and the side effects I experienced. Read More
Things I’m doing to try not to get sick
I’ve only got five more doses until I’m through cycle one! I’ve definitely been ultra cautious as I really don’t fancy another hospital stay… Read More
