Planning Returning to Work

On Monday, the 15th December, I have a meeting at work to plan going back to work. I am told I have to return on reduced hours. At the meeting they will explain what hours I am to work.

I cannot express how much I am looking forward to returning, just to return to normality. 45 weeks at home is more than enough.

On Sunday I am off to a pantomime, with my Mum, sister and neice. This will mark the end of treament and get us in the festive mood. I am so excited!

Radiotherapy Experiences

I have reached the very end of my four weeks of radiotherapy. Tomorrow is my last session. I feel strange, a little fearful of it returning but also elated the end has finally arrived.

Roy, my husband is coming with me tomorrow. He has been to all the major appointments and wants to share this moment with me.

My skin is glowing, I could lead the sleigh in place of Rudolph. It is also itchy, very irritating but not too sore.

I am starting a new trial, taking an antil inflamatory tablet for two years. It is hoped this will further reduce the risk of the tumour returning. One in three who enter this trial take a placebo. I will not know but I wanted to give something back.

Radiotherapy

I started radiotherapy on 17 November 2008 and am due to finish on 12 December, just in time to celebrate Christmas is style.

The treatment is not difficult, you feel nothing but it is quite daunting having a great machine above you. After the first two or three sessions it seems less daunting. I just think to myself one less treatment to go.

My family are feeling helpless. I drive myself back and to and they want to take me.

The staff are truly wonderful, very caring, professional, dedicated people.