The end of my second week of Chemo. Much better than the first week overall. Almost back to normal barr the little sickness and lack of energy. Plenty to look forward to for the last week of Chemo (first cycle). 3 Nurses are turning up tomorrow to change my dressing and Chemo pump. Apparently there is a new nurse who has never changed a Chemo pump before so 2 additional nurses are going to make sure she does it correctly. I can imagine it's going to get quite crowded in my bed room...hmmm there's something to think about before I drift off to sleep tonight!
Also, the pool table is going to arrive on Wednesday, so I'm going to get some practice in. I think that Dev might be staying over as well. Should be a cool day.
I phoned the local Macmillon cancer clinic to see what services they offer people with cancer. They are supposed to provide lots of support including massage, aromatherapy, support groups etc. However, the lady on the phone wasn't very helpful. She said that I had to go in person to find out about the classes they offer and that I need to get a form signed by the GP. To be honest I can't be asked... its a long trip to get there and I'm certaintly not going all that way just to pick up forms. I'm sure the 3 nurses tomorrow will know about some closer cancer clinics.
Perks for people with cancer so far :-
1. Bluewater give free cinema tickets for any accompanying helper. Not sure how many helpers I can take to each showing,
2. Less than half price membership to the local gym.
3. Free use of all swimming pools - except I'm not allowed to go swimming whilst having Chemo. What genius thought that up? Why not offer me free booze and cigarettes as well?
4, Blue badge, so I can park in disabled parking spaces. Should some in useful when I go clubbing in central London. Although I'm not sure that's the sort of visits they were expecting me to use the badge for.
5. Big discount off my NTL subscription....by the way they didn't ask for any proof although they might get a little suspecious if you all ring up saying you have cancer...not that I'm suggesting any of you would do that.
6. Doesn't exist but it should...an I have cancer laminated ID card which you can show to people. It would allow many things such as jumping queues, getting people to carry your bags for you...I'm sure you will think of some other ideas.
Well I think that's enough for today.
Energy Level : 6/10
Sickness Level : 2/10
Eat : 1 big croissant & curry for breakfast, double helping of another curry for lunch, enchildas and ice cream for dinner.
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6 comments:
absolutely brilliant.
"curry for breakfast, double helping of another curry for lunch..."
Are you sure you're not on a stag do?
There are such things as male nurses Jay. Lets hope their tight buns are the right gender!
funniest update to date, would love to take you up on Spain offer but after counting my holidays for this year I actually am a half day short.
Played a doubles pool competition this week, we actually won our group, but were beaten in the semi', not sure if my form is transferable to snooker, but if you are have a game in the near future, we will see.
All the best, don't change anything on the blog
Kevin H
there's a cancer support group that you may be interested in. Fahreen's mum is a volunteer and trained carer (by Macmillan). They have a monthly support meeting were you get to air your concerns and learn from other peoples experiences.
There's also a cancer awareness day coming up on the 12th November. This is where a surgeon will talk about cancer, a few patients will share their experiences and an oncology desk set up. Arif's gonna b at the desk and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
If you think you may be interested, then i'll get the details and give u a bell lata
Hi Jay,
3 nurses!!! Is it like the london buses? You wait for a long time for 1 and then 3 come at the same time.
Hamza
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