Progress

Spent most of the day running around with appointments to keep.

First appointment was for a blood test (Which I passed)
Seems like half of Nelson were having the same test this morning
judging by the amount of people waiting.

Second was for a chest x-ray so the Oncologist could check out if my lungs were clear.
And they are ...

Was amused when after the frontal shot, the radiographer wanted another go this time
with ball-bearings taped to my nipples.
I thought that was strange.
I think this was to let the Oncologist know that these weren't twin growths on my lungs when viewing the x-ray.

Had to go for a coffee and some food as I hadn't eaten since 11 pm the night before.

Third appointment was with Oncologist to confirm my chemo treatment.
He was keen to get this started as soon as possible so made a phone call down to out-patients.
The result is I'm to start treatment this Wednesday 6th November.
We discussed the first stage which will be intraveneous fluid then a course of pills for a couple of weeks.
We discussed the possible side effects and had a script for drugs to combat any I may have.

My guess is that I'll be taking up to 15 pills a day.
Really going to rattle when I walk ....
Won't be able to sneak up on anyone now ....

Last appointment for the day was with the dietician  to discuss food I should be eating.
Went through a list of favourable and compatible foods suited for weight gain.
Teen had a list that was provided by the oncology nurse,
so we were on track now for a couple of weeks.
Am pretty concerned as I have lost near 35 kgs in a year and a half.

Apparently the metallic taste I get when faced with processed food will
decline in the next four to six months. I can't wait ....

A now the apprehension starts ...

What is going to be like ?
Will I be the same again ?
How crook am I going to get ?
Is this going to knock the cancer for a six ?

Don't mind admitting that I'm a little scared ...