January – December 2021 I was back in for my fourth maintenance at the end of January, and I would get the biopsy results then. I met with my consultant, who confirmed it hadn’t transformed. It is still Follicular Lymphoma. It’s just that it acts as a high grade. So, the plan was to keep … More 2021 New Year Fresh Start
Now for some aww, Cats, we are currently on our 10th and 11th. It’s wonderful, that all our cats are and have been such good company, contrary to popular belief. About 8 years ago we took on cats that were older as these aren’t as popular as the young ones. Yep, they don’t stay around … More Cat Chat
Having continued to work through my treatment when I could, it was great to be back to working more normally, if only from home. I was getting my strength back, and I was thinking more clearly as the chemo fog eased. My thoughts were around keeping my head clear and staying away from thinking about … More Life, Work Balance & Treatment 2020
Febuary 24th Cycle 2 I was to stay on the ward again as the Rituximab would be given slowly to avoid any reactions. They said it would take 25 hours in total and would go on all through the night. Stashed with nibbles and water, I settled in and let Richard go as it was … More Chemo Cycles 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
1st Cycle February 3rd we arrived at ward 34 and we were welcomed by the nurses and shown to my room for the stay. It has an ensuite and a TV, luxury to what I thought it might be. We were left alone to settle in. I put everything away, and I put my PJ’s … More So it begins Chemotherapy February 2020
We met with the consultant on January 3rd 2020, for the scan results. He had his concerned face on; I had already expected bad news, and it was. He said the disease was aggressive and bulky by the way it had spread so quickly, and they would be treated aggressively. My Lymphoma was at full … More I do have Cancer
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