It was the evening of Saturday 24th February. My first 'cycle' of BEP treatment complete, it was now time to go home. Physically and emotionally weakened I got the approval from the nurse that I could be discharged. After some last 'reminders' and a checklist of what to look out for whilst out of hospital, … Continue reading Returning Home after treatment.
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An emotional week at home after the first lot of treatment…
Waking up on that Sunday morning (the morning after the night before!) still feels very surreal. Being home was one thing but the after effects both physical and mentally were profound. As I woke up I could feel the weakness in my body, trying to lift myself to get out of bed felt like a … Continue reading An emotional week at home after the first lot of treatment…
Top Up Week and an idea that helped me a lot!
Hello March! Spring was surely just around the corner. Spring is one of my favourite times of the year. The days start to get longer as the darkness draws out, temperatures start to rise and mother nature bursts in to life. March 2018 wasn't delivering this year. Not only did the weather seem to be … Continue reading Top Up Week and an idea that helped me a lot!
Almost there…the final cycle of BEP
With my third and final ‘top up treatment’ complete and after everything going well with my consultant appointment, it was time for my forth and final cycle of BEP. Looking back now, the last few weeks leading up to my final cycle of treatment seemed like a big blur, with only the massive change in … Continue reading Almost there…the final cycle of BEP