Chemotherapy 5

On Thursday I had my fifth session of Chemotherapy. This leaves me with just one more to go! After my sixth cycle in September I have another scan booked so the doctors can assess how the treatment has gone and if my treatment can end for the time being.



Well this session of chemo went. It has made me feel as sick, lacking in energy and pumped full of toxins as my others have. My mental attitude was better in the lead up to it and has been better after it too, so thank you for praying about this.

It began with a tricky cannula insertion into the top of my left hand. I always hate this bit! And this time I was justified in my dread as the vein took a while to find. This sent my body into shut down mode and I had another fainting episode complete with moans and groans and nurses rushing around lifting my legs up. Incidentally this was the same hand I had my previous fainting episode during Chemotherapy 1.

After giving me a while to recover, the medication began. Near the beginning of the treatment they give you antihistamine to prevent allergic reactions. They always say that it can make you drowsy. Up until now I have not be too bothered by it, but this time I'm not sure if it was the antihistamine or the fainting or what, but I felt rotten, so I slept through pretty much of my entire treatment.

No vomiting episodes either, I a happy to report. In general I have been back on my feet a lot quicker than Chemotherapy 4 which took ages.

My bone injections start again tonight. I am allowed to have 3 this week, then have a break until the start of next week when I have to take he other 2 to complete the course. This break should hopefully help alleviate the pain of the bone ache. The doctor has also prescribed me extra pain medication to help me cope.

We move into our new house today! I am ensconced on the sofa at my in-laws house while family and friends are all rallying round doing the heavy lifting and moving. I do feel bad because I want to be doing it, I am just physically unable. I can't wait to get back to normal!

Although I have not been doing too much praying and Bible reading during this time, I have felt God close to me. He has prompted me to read a book in the Bible about a guy called Job who had an even rougher deal than I am currently experiencing. I am finding it interesting seeing the similarities and differences in my situation as compared to his and am drawing hope and strength from it. I will probably write another blog about it once I have finished reading it.

Thank you for all your ongoing support, prayers and words of encouragement during this time. I pray God will bless each of you.

Until next time.

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