I know I have not written for a while, I’ve been distancing myself to give me a break from cancer Bry. But apparently it’s my one year anniversary since my diagnosis so it’s apt I make an effort today. [Note this should involve actual presents or a tiara - I will write to Hallmark]. Since … Continue reading 04 August 2021 – My first Anniversary
Blog posts
06 May 2021 – Referral back to Surgeon Team
My colorectal specialist nurse called today, she was with me during my diagonosis and surgery (until I was transferred to the chemo team). We had a good natter and laugh (mainly about dogs – shocker) – we discussed that I would have a blood test in August to look at my tumour count(?), a CT … Continue reading 06 May 2021 – Referral back to Surgeon Team
21 March 2021 – A weird anniversary
A weird day… Well, the start of a weird week, the big countdown to no more chemo. The weird part is the week itself. Exactly one year today the excruciating pain started to develop, who knew where this would lead? Should I have driven to Devon the next day to see the folks on Mother’s … Continue reading 21 March 2021 – A weird anniversary
19 March 2021 – Maggie’s
I had an appointment with Maggie’s this afternoon - I caught my counsellor up on recent events such as the Oxalyplatin stopping and chemo nearing the end. We talked about the psychotherapy course I was going to go on to help me with the next steps of dealing with cancer. My counsellor is the best … Continue reading 19 March 2021 – Maggie’s
17 March 2021 – Shine Cancer Support
My Mum reached out locally to a few organisations about my Blog. One of which was the Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust Foundation. She had a reply that said they work with a charity called Shine that specialises in cancer support for individuals in their 20s, 30s and 40s. I have now been on their … Continue reading 17 March 2021 – Shine Cancer Support
14 March 2021 – Mother’s Day
Luckily my folks were already staying with me for chemo (oh and Mother’s Day). I gave Mum a card and gift from me and one from Bertie to her Nana – maybe the cancer has spread to my brain, I’ve gone nuts! (Bad taste joke that only I am allowed to make!) I also got … Continue reading 14 March 2021 – Mother’s Day
12 March 2021 – Chemo, ROUND 8
This round only consisted of going to hospital and picking up my pills – but what a trip! My parents came up the day before as I think they wanted to see out every cycle, plus I had never taken the pills on their own before, so they could be there just in case my … Continue reading 12 March 2021 – Chemo, ROUND 8
10 March 2021 – Oncology chat
My oncology nurse called me today, it felt weird because this is almost it. I am to pick up the last of the Capeciteabine tablets at the hospital and she was wondering whether steroids would help with the foot-hand syndrome. I await the surprise on Friday when I nip to collect them. The purpose for … Continue reading 10 March 2021 – Oncology chat
07 March 2021 – Idiot
There was sunny weather today, as a result I went for a walk to check my feet, there is still remnants of blood blister from the last one. I'm an Idiot, i'm crippled again! I have heard the phrase don’t try to run before you can walk – where is the saying for don’t try … Continue reading 07 March 2021 – Idiot
05 March 2021 – Udder cream 2
BUY IT!! It’s a weird moisturiser, it leaves no residue, you don’t even feel like you have applied anything after 30 seconds. I have bathed my feet in it all this week and the blister has almost dissolved as well as where the burns broke the skin. I am now using it on my face … Continue reading 05 March 2021 – Udder cream 2
27 February 2021 – Udder cream
Today I woke refreshed, and had the joys of spring, it was a sunny weekend, I have no more Oxalyplatin and I felt a little bounce in my step. I needed some food and thought why drive – it’s only about 1.5 miles (3 mile return) to the shop – DICK! Honestly, when do I … Continue reading 27 February 2021 – Udder cream
26 February 2021 – Rants, Rage and Elation
Ok – this probably isn’t the right time to post, but I just wanted to note that I’m in a real piss today. My feet are now impacted and I’m feeling slightly unsteady, I’m bruising everywhere, my bloody fingers are peeling and I just struggled with the washing again due to pain in my fingers. … Continue reading 26 February 2021 – Rants, Rage and Elation
24 February 2021 – Naproxen
Doctors called today, the GP Surgery had reviewed my files and had noticed that Oxalyplatin and Naproxen (a drug I had been prescribed to somehow help with some of the neuropathy and joint pain) can cause an irritation in the liver. I have been advised to take it sparingly – I rarely take it anyway, … Continue reading 24 February 2021 – Naproxen
22 February 2021 – Covid & Psychotherapy
Boris made his announcement today, the easing of lockdown. I’m not sure why but I felt miserable – probably just the chemo – because it’s still going to be ages until I can see my friends at their houses/ or mine. I have busy times ahead, but I just know that some of the things … Continue reading 22 February 2021 – Covid & Psychotherapy
19 February 2021 – Chemo, ROUND 7
As usual, my parents came up the night before and I told them about Sophie’s Choice. They agreed with my decision or at least supported me, I know they realise how gruelling this is for me and that they’d so anything to take the pain away. The last chemo in the cosy love shack of … Continue reading 19 February 2021 – Chemo, ROUND 7
17 February 2021 – Sophie’s Choice
So my oncology nurse called me, as they always do a few days before chemo is due. As always, they were super approachable and lovely. We talked about my fatigue and that I was struggling with normal life, and that my hands during the last chemo session suffered neuropathy, but I wasn’t sure if that … Continue reading 17 February 2021 – Sophie’s Choice
14 February 2021 – Valentines
A poem for you, collaborative effort between me and my former work wife. Roses are red Violets are Blue I have no colon And have runny pooh. … maybe this is why I’m single? ❤
02 February 2021 – Covid jab
My GP rang to check in on me and I asked why I wasn’t on the list for extremely vulnerable for the Covid jab. I got a call back that afternoon asking me if I was available for my vaccine on Sunday – god bless the NHS!
29 January 2021 – Chemo, ROUND 6
My bloods the day before came back the same, but Oncology emailed me that morning and said chemo was on and I would stay on the 75% concentration. My parents came up this week, irrespective of the outcome of the chemo appointment because of my meltdown. I could see that my Mum really just wanted … Continue reading 29 January 2021 – Chemo, ROUND 6
25 January 2021 – Blood test
I went for my usual pre-chemo blood test and Zoladex today. I enquired about my Covid jab as I should be seen as the extremely vulnerable – apparently I wasn’t on the list as someone who was seen in a high category – I was informed to call the surgery in a few weeks as … Continue reading 25 January 2021 – Blood test
Bryony vs. Bowel Cancer 