Category: June 2023
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Saturday, 10 June 2023
I slept! I actually cannot remember the last time I woke feeling well rested and recharged. It feels amazing! I’m in a bit of pain as am a couple of hours late taking my morning painkiller. My pain is now a constant dull ache in my armpit and the top of my breast as well…
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Friday, 9 June 2023
I’m absolutely shattered but still not sleeping. My head is a whirlwind of what ifs. At 3:30am amidst kitty chaos (they like to play in the bedroom) Susannah and I get up and have a coffee. We talk a bit but seem to be miscommunicating – a sign of major stress – so give up…
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Thursday, 8 June 2023
I spend most of the night trying to get comfortable and trying not to think. At about 6am I give up and have coffee. I have read the material that Dr Sk gave us on chemo but I still can’t imagine what it’s going to be like. We head to the hospital for the 8:30am…
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Wednesday, 7 June 2023
EBUS Day. I did not sleep at all last night as my mind kept running over the procedure and its repercussions on my treatment plan. I’m terrified. H picks me up and drops me off at Gastroenterology. It’s not long before the nurse collects me and takes me into another waiting room. There are 4…
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Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Today we go for a second opinion with Dr Kt at her private clinic. It’s $400 but I need to ask some more questions and explore options for my peace of mind. Dr Kt is lovely, very helpful and not pushing me in any one direction. She examines my breast and says that if she…