2nd Time Around

On Wednesday we had our first checkup since starting Chemotherapy. I had a chest x-ray earlier in the morning and the appointment shortly afterwards. We didn't see our original specialist, but one of his team. She was friendly and approachable.

It looks as though the larger spot on the left lung is harder to see, which means it can be less prominant in my lungs, but it is hard to know with certainty without doing a CAT scan. My blood test have also shown my cancer markers are now below the high mark, and my full blood count, although a little low, is okay. Apart from that, everything seems to be going well.

My hair was starting to fall out this week, so I decided to shave my head again seeing it won't grow back. Trying to find a good bandanana around Auckland, but it is near immposible. Going to try calling the cancer society, and see what they have. I am trying to find a nice black, or dark coloured one....

I was feeling well enough and was able to get back to work for 2 half days. It felt good getting back into it, getting a little bored at home! I did start to get tired towards lunch time though, and Friday had a big headache.

So Monday is the start of the 2nd cycle. I have been told the nausea won't get worse, but the tiredness will. I have been given a new medication, Lorazepam, to help me sleep and it also helps with nausea, so fingers crossed.

Having my parents here for the first treatment cycle was great. They really looked after Rebecca and I, and they now know what I am going through. Love you both so much!