Recently by Leanne Chambers

September 1st
I took my steroids this morning and my brain is not able to function on any one thing at a time! My complimentary therapy does not work as well again today so it is definitely the steroids. Out with the girls tonight and had a great time and decide this is what I need before each chemo to cheer me up!

15th August
Cant get out of bed at all, am in pain up to my hips. My mouth is so bad I am sick when I get up with the saliva/secretions and suspect I have really bad oral thrush.

3rd August
Had a good weekend, went out for lunch on Sunday and am feeling good.

22nd July
CHEMO DAY
It took a few attempts to locate my vein which was very painful and upsetting. The nurses are all being very upbeat about the fact I am half way through my treatment and my blood results are very good.

1st July
CHEMO DAY
I did not sleep much last night and feel sick to my stomach. I don't know if it is worse knowing what is going to happen to you over the next few days or not.

26th June
Got up this morning 20 minutes later than usual as did not have my hair to wash and dry - I can see some advantage to wigs.

I decide to wear the second wig which is a little shorter and this feels much more comfortable on my head.

22nd June
At work today and feeling much more settled. Caught up on work and feeling more like myself. I noticed my scalp is not tingling as much today.

19th June
Not at work today as have my heart scan to check everything is okay for the chemo regime.

After the scan I went to see Sarah to collect my wig.

16th June

Feel great apart from reflux and belching but decide it is time for action - I ring my boss and ask if I can come back to work TOMORROW and she is so happy to hear this and can't wait to see me.

I had only been in my job six weeks when I was diagnosed and she has been so supportive with phone calls, visits etc as have all the girls in the department and I feel very lucky to be part of their team and cant wait for tomorrow.

13th June

Still in pain and now my taste buds have gone and everything tastes metallic. The sun is shining so try to sit outside under the parasol but am very restless, just don't know what to do with myself - I cant sleep, cant eat, cant be bothered to read or watch TV and my husband is annoying me by fussing around me so much!

It is going to be a bloody long day.