First things first: the asparaginase yesterday was, as expected, painful, though it wasn't quite as bad as last week. That may have been because I was dreading it so much, or may have been due to an alternative technique by the staff nurse. Anyway, it's done, which is the most important thing, so only one … Continue reading SLAP!
Aspaaaaaagggggghhhhhhraginase
I had a lovely 24 hours at home, involving just one and a half bacon sandwiches and a delicious toad in the hole, as well as a good proper sleep and a proper amount of singing loudly at the piano. My pater had to drive a fair bit - what with picking me up and … Continue reading Aspaaaaaagggggghhhhhhraginase
Happy Valentine’s Day
PS What's the record for Valentine's cards received? I only wonder... 😉
Popping home…
...for just 24 hours. Need to be back in hospital by 4pm Tuesday, but at least this way the paterfamilias gets to use his new car!It'll be good to get out, albeit for such a short time.
To sleep, to dream… Ay, there’s the rub
It's a strange but, I suppose, understandable contradiction that you go to hospital to recover from illness, and they stop you from getting a decent night's sleep, which would surely help... Since I've been having folinic acid (to reduce the side effects of the high-dose methotrexate), I've had to be woken up at 1, 4 … Continue reading To sleep, to dream… Ay, there’s the rub
Um matter
I just remembered today that apparently when I was little I used to say "um matter" (meaning "no matter"/"don't worry") a lot. I might take it up again, as it's a great phase and the kind of thing I often think.
That randomised choice
Oops! Just realised there was some text missing in my last post. In case you were wondering, the randomiser waved its magic wand and came up with......the allogenic transplant.This morning I confirmed with my consultant that I'm happy with that option. I think it's the option I wanted to go for anyway, but felt I … Continue reading That randomised choice
Computers, eh
Back in the olden days, you might remember, I would either be in hospital or my computer would be able to connect to the internet. In hospital, no internet. Out of hospital, internet. Now, due to the power of modern magic, I'm on the internet AND in hospital! Oh yes! Both at the same time! … Continue reading Computers, eh
And the Wichita line man is still on the line
Yesterday I felt like a walking advert for lines. I had my PICC line in my left arm, a cannular in my right, and a Hickman in my chest. This was a bit greedy as most people make do with one. However, I needed to have IV hydration at the same time as the chemo … Continue reading And the Wichita line man is still on the line
Open to visitors, telephone calls……
George is back in St George's and passed his 'post-holiday MoT' with flying colours. As his blood levels were acceptable for the next phase of treatment, he starts today - though we remain unclear as to what this means in terms of time in and out of hospital. They all say that this phase is … Continue reading Open to visitors, telephone calls……