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
Drugs
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
07 January 2020 – pre-chemo call
The day before chemo you always get a call from the Oncology Nurse. Most of the time you just discuss how you were feeling and what the symptoms were. You also get to discuss what drugs you need like Loperamide (anti diarrhoea), Lorezepam (to take the edge off my anxiety pre-chemo) and Oramorph. I usually … Continue reading 07 January 2020 – pre-chemo call
Bryony vs. Bowel Cancer 