Thankfully she seems to have survived without excessive reaction. Just some dizziness and weariness. I'm ready for the fact that this may not continue to be the case.
That's what I had heard. My mother has a very odd metabolism for various reasons, so I was worried she might have an immediate violent reaction. As it is, we will just have to wait for the affects to accumulate...
I spent part of today looking at brochures for cruises, as I feel like treating myself to a bit of luxury. However, I will need to get advice about whether or not it's sensible to book something like this. (I see my oncologist again on the 23rd, and have my next injection of chemo on the 24th. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy!)
@Robert Armin, ask your oncologist. Mine was always very understanding and encouraging concerning travel plans. Just do make sure you have a travel health insurance policy!
Robert - when I was not long off the chemo and still feeling a bit fragile a few years ago, I asked the oncologist what he thought of getting on a plane to Glasgow and missing the next appointment. "Have you bought the ticket?" he asked. "Not yet," said I. "Then get it!" he replied. It was a good idea. (The travel insurance is a very good idea, too).
Thankfully she seems to have survived without excessive reaction. Just some dizziness and weariness. I'm ready for the fact that this may not continue to be the case.
Not so fast, it seems. Her body was just taking a while to absorb the assault made on it, and reacted by retaining all inputs.
This reaction has now abated, but having that happen each time....horrible and yet........
The cruise that currently tempts me most is 7 days on the Queen Mary 2, so that you see the Statue of Liberty from the sea. I assume my favourite American Shipmates can get to the capital easily, so I might be able to see you too?
The cruise that currently tempts me most is 7 days on the Queen Mary 2, so that you see the Statue of Liberty from the sea. I assume my favourite American Shipmates can get to the capital easily, so I might be able to see you too?
New York isn't even the capital of New York State (that would be Albany).
Unfortunately I am on the other side of the country. We have the original Queen Mary here, but if you're going to visit just one US city, it should be New York. Which you probably already know.
I have come down with flu (caught from Loyal Partner) and then pneumonia hitched a ride on it too. Sad and sorry story. I am missing Hannukka and Christmas. I will be reduced to watching youtube streaming of Midnight Mass from the Vatican on my phone
I got good news today from the research oncologist: As of ten days ago, there's a newly approved treatment for patients with my particular brand of cancer and subsequent metastases and mutations: The study drug can be combined with herceptin, and has so far given two women another ten months of life.
I don't know what the side effects are - and they could be too much to take - but the fact that the can has once again been kicked down the road is a pretty good Christmas present.
I got good news today from the research oncologist: As of ten days ago, there's a newly approved treatment for patients with my particular brand of cancer and subsequent metastases and mutations: The study drug can be combined with herceptin, and has so far given two women another ten months of life.
I don't know what the side effects are - and they could be too much to take - but the fact that the can has once again been kicked down the road is a pretty good Christmas present.
Rossweisse - good news. I did a little happy dance for you.
Galilit, that sounds miserable, I hope you are feeling better soon. My brother had measles as a child one Christmas and missed Christmas dinner. For years afterwards he would complain and get an extra tidbit on the strength of it.
Woo-hoo...home this arvo. Continuation of treatment (by pills) at home.
Thanks for all the prayers, votives, scented candles, and other methods employed on my behalf.
Home for Christmas!
Waiting for my next dose of chemo to start. This will sound odd, but increasingly I feel that the doctors are wrong about me. Yes, I've got something wrong that needs fixing, and maybe I should think about early retirement. But the idea that my life is at risk feels absurd. Apart from being tired, and therefore enjoying sick leave, I'm fine. Ah well, what do I know?
Difficult territory, this. I never had the square root of a tithe of any kind of discomfort or inconvenience at any stage until the treatment was well advanced. Then it all happened and there are still daily reminders - always will be. The fundamental rule must be that, despite the millions of cancer patients around, the experience is different for each one of us. Which observation is no damn use to anyone, I know.
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That's what I had heard. My mother has a very odd metabolism for various reasons, so I was worried she might have an immediate violent reaction. As it is, we will just have to wait for the affects to accumulate...
Fuck cancer.
Hope you can give yourself a treat in the form of a cruise, Robert.
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Not so fast, it seems. Her body was just taking a while to absorb the assault made on it, and reacted by retaining all inputs.
This reaction has now abated, but having that happen each time....horrible and yet........
New York isn't even the capital of New York State (that would be Albany).
Unfortunately I am on the other side of the country. We have the original Queen Mary here, but if you're going to visit just one US city, it should be New York. Which you probably already know.
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May you have found peace.
Prayers for all who post here and those they love.
I got good news today from the research oncologist: As of ten days ago, there's a newly approved treatment for patients with my particular brand of cancer and subsequent metastases and mutations: The study drug can be combined with herceptin, and has so far given two women another ten months of life.
I don't know what the side effects are - and they could be too much to take - but the fact that the can has once again been kicked down the road is a pretty good Christmas present.
Good news!
Galilit, that sounds miserable, I hope you are feeling better soon. My brother had measles as a child one Christmas and missed Christmas dinner. For years afterwards he would complain and get an extra tidbit on the strength of it.
Ross, I also did a (clumsy) little happy dance! Prayers...
Thanks for all the prayers, votives, scented candles, and other methods employed on my behalf.
Home for Christmas!
Yay, Galilit, delighted to read this.
Galilit, hope you're feeling better.
Hopes for those in need of some;
Comfort for the afflicted.