Wednesday, 16 April 2014
A tough week, but with silver linings too
Went into cycle 6 (last Thursday) a little behind the curve - we know the Tinzaparin had already affected my tummy in the days before [edit: I'm told by those that know (the clinic!) that I am probably mistaken, much more likely to be simple coincidence], and therefore before the side effects of the side effect drugs aggregated their impact on top; so hitting me a little harder than usual... and there's nothing worse than a man with a funny tummy... just ask Diana...
But knowing it's caused by the drugs and nothing else, and that it will wear off as they wear off is hugely important for our sense of well being - I'm delighted to say I'm pretty much through it now, back on a even keel and ready for the next "batch" tomorrow. In fact, the clinic sort of expected this cumulative "nether regions challenge", and are likely to adjust the steroids accordingly next time around... I so hope so!
Even keel, yes - but riding high in the water: the one side effect of the side effect of the side effect control drugs (is that three !!!s?) is I've lost rather more weight than might be considered wise, so Diana's got me on a high everything regime... and it's already paying dividends: +2 lb in two days... wayhey!
Silver linings? Friends! The encouragement you automajically instil in me continues to keep us going - whether it be a chance conversation in the Post Office, a dinner party, or when a close colleague and deep friend of many years takes Eurostar from Brussels just to come and see me for 24 hours, it can do nothing but inspire...
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Ian, I just ran into the other Ian, Mr Hogg here in Dubai where I'm visiting customers (still at IBM). He told me of your adventure and pointed me to you blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your illness. I know you had a lot of plans for post IBM, and this wan't one of them. But you're a fighter, and you insight here on this blog will help others who will eventually suffer similar misfortunes.
As you probably remember, my Wife and I both suffered through cancer 10 years ago. We are both examples of recovery and hope, and I wish you the same success. It was a terrible and wonderful experience at the same time, and we all grew from it, as one tends to grow from anything survived.
Thinking of you and hoping for the best. And thanks for all that you taught me - I use it almost every day. I'll be watching this blog and your other blog to continue to learn.
Lovely to meet you both, I can hear you speaking in your blog posts which made me smile! it's just lovely to meet fellow travellers along the same road. You have a refreshing positivity and I shall enjoy following!!!
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