first radiotherapy session
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, although I knew a few people who had undergone radiotherapy before.
They all said that compared to chemotherapy it’s a piece of cake. I arrived at the hospital feeling apprehensive as usual.
I don’t think you ever get used to visiting these places no matter how often you go. The doctor introduced herself and began to explain what was going to happen to me.
It all seemed straight forward and I was taken off to the radiotherapy room. I was guided onto a bed and carefully positioned this took a few minutes.
I was asked to keep totally still and not to move, as soon as they had said this my new hair (wig) began to move and I desperately wanted to rearrange it. However I obeyed their instructions and stayed put (can you imagine the embarrassment).
The machine started to move around me and made various bleeping noises, a few minutes later it was all over. Easy peasy, I said my goodbyes and see you tomorrow. If only all cancer treatment could be so easy.
chemotherapy finally over
What a surprise for my last session of chemotherapy I saw a different doctor. She sat me down and said that my blood count was OK as usual. She then went on to say that this was going to be my last session.
I couldn’t believe what she was saying and thought that I was hearing things.
I had only had 4 sessions and I thought I was supposed to have 6, well I wasn’t complaining as I was so relieved that it was over, it had not been too bad as I had been on a low dose, however it was still unpleasant. Read more
surviving this nightmare
I have always been a very strong person, however, I wasn’t prepared for this, then again I don’t suppose anyone is.
When my mum conquered breast cancer six years ago she said that the whole experience had made her a stronger person. I never quite understood what she meant, but I do now. This has changed me, whether its for the better or worse, I don’t know.
One thing I’m guilty off, is bottling things up and keeping things to myself. This is something I think were all guilty off from time to time, however I’ve seemed to make a habit of it and believe you me its not a good habit to get into. Talking is the best thing to do and will help to clear your head, so start talking now if you can. Read more