Went to oncologist yesterday. Dr Andrew Redfern. Really nice guy - fairly young. Very easy to understand and has a really nice way about himself. Didn't feel uncomfortable at all.
First Chemo starts next Tuesday 6th. Apparently I'm undertaking a reasonably typical treatment regime. I looked on the web for some information that explained it all fairly clearly and came across this link. This really replicates the information he gave me.
So, I'm in for 6 treatments every 21 days of a treatment they call TAC. The actual treatment only takes a few hours, however there's a bit of rigmorole prior and after that and then of course, its how I handle the side effects. I must admit, I've heard (and read) lots of variations of experiences - some reasonable, some bad and all in between. So really, I just have to wait to see how it impacts me.
I've decided to take some time off work (2 months). Luckily I have income protection insurance - I have to go one month without work prior to claiming but after that, at least I know my mortgage will get paid. It really is a great relief to know I don't have to worry about it. I'll have to be a bit carefull finance wise as I only get a percentage of my wage, but its more than manageable.
So, I've spoken to my Chair & Vice-Chair and nearly everything's worked out. I just have to finalise a few bits and pieces and go through things with my staff. They are going to be doing a bit more and then I've pulled out of a few committees etc that I'm on. Its all fairly manageable thank goodness. Makes me feel a bit superflous but I can handle that.
So, that's about all for now. I'll do another update after my first round of chemo.
I know I'll probably be at home, waiting for all of the side effects and thinking the worst. I know I did that years ago (many years ago, in my wilder teenage days), after smoking some herbal stuff and waiting to see if I got any buzz. Ended up, it was a dud... Hopefully this will be too....
Lots of love
Kay
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