Chemotherapy cycle 5 postponed
The tiredness I felt after cycle 4 turned into shortness of breath a few days later. I didn’t think too much of it at the time – after all, I
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Fourth chemotherapy cycle complete
I had my fourth chemotherapy cycle (one infusion of Rituximab, followed by 4 infusions of high-dose Cytarabine 12 hours apart) as an in-patient at the end of last week. This
Continue readingI love my work colleagues
This lovely bouquet arrived for me this afternoon. Thank you to everyone at Software AG for your encouragement – it (and the flowers!) is much appreciated.
Continue readingThe light at the end of the tunnel
Hello again! *furiously dusts the cobwebs off the blog and its readers* The last time I felt able to sit down and write was almost a month ago while I
Continue readingRace for Life – Team Holyoake III: Revenge of the Sith-ters
I’ve had a pretty soggy week recovering from chemotherapy cycle 2. Mantle Cell Lymphoma, although treatable, still needs more research before a cure can be declared. That’s why I’m so
Continue readingInstitutionalised
I’m not someone who becomes rapidly institutionalised. Or so I thought, until I experienced my first-ever hospital in-patient stay just before Easter. After the minor setback of having too low
Continue readingNeutropenia
This morning I went to hospital to see my consultant for blood test results. I was expecting to get the go ahead to start my second chemotherapy cycle on Wednesday.
Continue readingHair today, gone tomorrow (probably)
The inevitable is happening. Just over two weeks after my first chemo cycle and I’ve started to lose my hair. Nicely in time for the ‘mini beast from the east’,
Continue readingProgress
It’s 11 days since my first chemotherapy cycle and I feel as if I’m making progress. The last week has been characterised by long periods of total fatigue and feeling
Continue readingPills, small steps and chocolate
I’m on the final day of my first cycle of chemotherapy, so the pill load will come down tomorrow. I’ve always hated swallowing pills and I’ve swallowed more of them
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