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
Blood test
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
30 September 2020 – Pre-chemo (part II)
I had another trip to the hospital today, more bloody blood tests, a chat with my chemo nurse, a Covid test and my implant. So many appointments spread over the day. In-between appointments I went to the Focus centre, it’s a service for cancer patients and WOW. I came to the centre just to pick … Continue reading 30 September 2020 – Pre-chemo (part II)
17 September 2020 – Pre-chemo Appointment
Pre-chemo appointments required yet more blood tests. I met my chemo specialist and he was so nice. He explained about the type of treatment he was giving me, but the frequency and type of treatment would depend on my next decision. Would I want a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line which is a tube … Continue reading 17 September 2020 – Pre-chemo Appointment
Bryony vs. Bowel Cancer 