I'm still recovering from my 5th chemo session on Tuesday but the great news is that it's definitely working and the tumour markers in the blood are continuing to go down :) Tuesday night was a rough night with sickness but I'm feeling better every day.
My blood count was quite low so the consultant wants me to have a blood transfusion before the next treatment. I also need to have a portacath re-fitted as its getting more and more difficult to find my veins. This involves surgery but I've been through it before so we know what to expect and we know we're in very good hands with the surgical team! They have pushed the date of the next treatment by one week to get all this done.
We've been sitting in watching the Paralympics over the last couple of days - every one of the athletes is so inspirational. It is incredible how they have overcome live long illness and disadvantages and worked so hard to become such amazing athletes. Some of the stories are heartbreaking but they don't allow anything to get in the way of achieving their incredible feats! What an example!
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Delighted to read all your news and it is so encouraging. Shows me what type of person and worker you have been all these years that the staff love you so much. Looks like a wonderful afternoon and I know you deserve it.
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Enjoying our summer now here in Bandon. So much in our thoughts and prayers.Love Ruth and Gordon
Another session over. So glad you are in such good hands medically and even better that you're in God's hands. Praying that the surgery will go smoothly and that you'll be feeling lots better soon. Your so positive Sharon. You're such an inspiration yourself! Love and prayers. xo
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