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- Long time! 2-for-1 chemo special
Hello, me again, long time! We left off last time having had my first chemotherapy session and me telling you about the weird and wonderful side effects I’d been feeling. Since then I’ve had two, count ‘em two(!) more doses! Time flies when you’re employed but on long term sick leave. Let me give youContinue reading “Long time! 2-for-1 chemo special” - General update, and first Haematology appointment
Hello world, So it’s been a week since my last post, the perfect time for an update! I previously mentioned feeling side effects to the chemo, namely fatigue, tingly fingertips and a tired jaw/teeth. These were all seemingly minor in my eyes but I was advised to give the hospital a ring just in case.Continue reading “General update, and first Haematology appointment” - Side effects and the holiday blues
It took just over a month, but Dans hidden jotter is now officially Daans not-so-hidden jotter (badum tish). Thank you Instagram. I’m contemplating whether or not to write this post, on account of the blog being suggested to people I know in the real world, but I think I’ll carry on anyways. As the youngContinue reading “Side effects and the holiday blues” - First chemotherapy session – Completed it mate
This post comes to your screens relatively late, since I had my first chemotherapy session on 14th September, but how can I have a cancer journey blog without journaling how the very first experience went!? As I mentioned earlier, the news that I’d finally be having my first chemo session was ever-so-slightly daunting, considering itContinue reading “First chemotherapy session – Completed it mate” - What’s that coming over the hill. Is it the chemo?
Another 2 week gap since posts, but this time the gap’s been somewhat eventful. Firstly, and most importantly(!), I did eventually buy a skateboard! It’s an Enjoi complete 8.0” Helvetica Neue deck in a beautiful aqua for those interested! I’ve learnt how to push and roll so far but can only stop by launching myselfContinue reading “What’s that coming over the hill. Is it the chemo?” - Pre-chemo roadblocks
It’s been a week since my last post, but that’s down to the fact that nothing much has really happened. Up until a couple days ago, the 2 bits that I needed to tick off pre-chemo were the PET scan and the visit to the fertility clinic. The fact that I was constantly testing positiveContinue reading “Pre-chemo roadblocks” - Searching for a hobby
Shorter post than normal. It’s almost 04:00. The weekend’s drawn to a close. I definitely need some sleep. So of course, what do I do? I pull out my laptop and attempt to write a blog post. I currently have a few things on my mind whilst I wait for a plan of action fromContinue reading “Searching for a hobby” - A love letter to the NHS
Day 25 and I’ve finally been discharged from the hospital. I almost can’t believe I’d spent the last 25 days confined to a room without losing my mind. It also felt weird stepping out into the ward and then even further out, into the outside world. The place where germs are born. I’ve left theContinue reading “A love letter to the NHS” - D-Day23:25, Tuesday 10th August 2021. Apparently I can’t write a post without first stating the exact time I started. We left off early this morning with the hope that a diagnosis would be coming at some point during the day. After publishing the blog post yesterday I read some lymphoma stories and was so sureContinue reading “D-Day”
- LymphomaniacIt’s 03:23 on Tuesday 10th August. I’m currently on day 21 of my stay in Hospital, and you’re probably wondering how I got here right?? To cut a medium story short, I tested positive for Covid-19 in early July, and started having symptoms pretty much straight away. Dry coughs, constant fevers and a nice helpingContinue reading “Lymphomaniac”
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