Recounting the last year and onwards as I work my way through cancer treatment, while trying to retain some semblance of a normal life as well as my sanity!!
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10. The importance of nasal hair and other chemo side effects...
10. The importance of nasal hair and other chemo side effects…
So,we start getting into the routine of chemo, which means that the side effects are kicking in! Yay!
I have completely lost my appetite and the ability to recognise when I am hungry. I don’t feel hunger, not in the usual sense of a rumbly tummy, I just feel more nauseous, and weak. But then – I’m on chemo, so I put those feelings down to that. It’s not until I eat something, and immediately…
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9. Holy Shit!!! Steroids!!!!
9. Holy Shit!!! Steroids!!!!

Friday 3rd May 2019
It is the morning following my first chemo treatments, and I have woken up feeling surprisingly good!
I have to take 2 doses of Dexamethasone (steroids) today, the first between 7 and 9am and the 2nd between 12 and 2pm. I’ve been advised not to take them any later than 2pm as they can stop me sleeping.
It is 6.30am, breakfast and first dose is done.
I am…
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8. This is it! ... Part 2
8. This is it! … Part 2

Day 2 of kick off – Yesterday was hard, and I am nervous about today.
My aunt has come with me today, I do need support and I have to accept that it is not weak to need support.
My aunt has gone through chemo, so I can talk to her and about cancer treatment, how I am feeling and she understands.
I am more emotionally prepared today. I am determined not to be caught off guard like…
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7. This is it!
7. This is it!

Sorry, there has been a delay in this update, I have been struggling to get my head around what I want to say here and how I want to say it.
Since my last op I have been feeling better, and I feel like I’ve needed a break from being cancer girl, it has been easier to throw myself in to work right now, and enjoy a little escapism in to normality.
But I am back, so let us continue…
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Here is my blog following my progress through treatment for breast cancer which began last year.
I am hoping my experiences can help anyone else going through similar.
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