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
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21 August 2020 – CT Scan review – the boob people!
Apparently Oncology meet every week in a board meeting to discuss patients. A few days after my CT results, there was a weekly review and the clinic were concerned about an anomaly in both my breasts. My surgeon phoned on a Friday at 4pm, I have to say this phone call was the start of … Continue reading 21 August 2020 – CT Scan review – the boob people!
August 2020 – In-between diagnosis
I knew I was terrified, but I did not want to dwell on the potential implications. I have a tendency to overthink and knew this news would consume me. I was lucky the day after the colonoscopy and diagnosis I offered to dog sit for two weeks for a friend. Bobbi (dog) managed to keep … Continue reading August 2020 – In-between diagnosis
Bryony vs. Bowel Cancer 