Yesterday I spent 4 hours at Addenbrookes having the short chemo and then two units of blood, each of which take 1.5 hours to run. I was borderline for needing the blood (haemoglobin count of 88 for those who know about these things) but as they wouldn't be seeing me again for a couple of days they decided it was sensible.
Today I feel remarkably well (perhaps the blood has something to do with that) so I thought it was about time that you could all see for yourselves that I look well too. I am now half-way through this block of chemo and seem to be standing up to it well. The anti-sickness drugs are very effective and one a day seems to be enough. My digestion was somewhat affected but the doctor has prescribed something for that which also seems to be working. My swollen left arm (DVT around the Hickman line) has gone down and so far I still have my hair, though I think it might be getting slightly thinner. I don't sleep all night but at least when I do wake up (3 or 4 times a night) I go back to sleep pretty quickly.
Today I managed a half hour walk in the sunshine (with hat and suncream) and also made chutney this afternoon ably assisted by Andrew's mother. And I haven't needed a nap. So things are good.
As I walked round the village this morning I was struck by the beauty of the autumn colours that are just starting to show in the trees - I am very fortunate to have such a beautiful place to walk.
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