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Category: Chemo

Side effects of my treatment

24th December 2017Leave a comment

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

My chemo essentials

5th December 20175th December 2017Leave a comment

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

21st November 201721st November 20172 Comments

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

7th November 20177th November 20172 Comments

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

PICC line vs portacath

My Panitumumab rash

26th October 201726th October 20172 Comments

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

Panitumumab rash - day 5

Butt out (pun intended)

11th September 201719th September 20173 Comments

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 four bowel cancer

Chemo round three

7th September 201711th September 20171 Comment

Tomorrow’s the beginning of cycle four, so I thought I’d summarise cycle three. Read More

Bleached buzz cut

Chemo cycle two

17th August 201711th September 20171 Comment

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

Amy with shaved head

Chemo cycle one

27th July 201711th September 20171 Comment

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

Amy heading for a day out on chemo

Things I’m doing to try not to get sick

18th July 201711th September 2017Leave a comment

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

Amy head scarf bowel cancer

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Hi there! I’m Amy and I am a web designer who lives in England with my husband and two cats. I am a host to stage 4 bowel cancer.

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