So here I am, in the Weybourne unit having my third bone strengthening treatment feeling much better than I have done for the last few weeks ?
We had a lovely relaxing time with Joan and Penny last week, we even ventured out for lunch one day! It was the first time I had been out of the house for anything other than to visit a doctor or hospital for nearly three weeks! I am happy to say I am really feeling better. The infection has gone and I am no longer experiencing any pain from the clot which I think it’s safe to assume means that it is dispersing nicely ?
This is me and Phil waiting for our food, as you can see, we went nice and early so I didn’t reach the point of ‘hangry’ before it arrived!!
Sharon is my nurse today, she administered my treatment the last time I came. She is very down to earth and easy to talk to. She tells it like it is and I like that ❤️ Thank you Sharon – sending you lots of love
This treatment is not the big event of the week this week though… On Wednesday afternoon we have a progress meeting with Dr Alexander – I am hoping that she will be able to tell us if the hormone suppressant is working ? You know that saying that ignorance is bliss is partially true… I know that if it isn’t working there are alternatives but I would really like it to be working so that we can relax for a while.
My treatment has finished and I am now at the Big C with Phil to meet up with Hajira. You may remember that when I was in hospital she came to visit and decorated my foot with beautiful henna and in the background of the picture was a fabulous pink heart that I said I’d tell you more about one day and that day has arrived.
Hajira runs a sewing club on Monday mornings and they have spent a couple of their sessions making the hearts for people with breast cancer. They can be of great comfort to offer support under the armpit or under a seat belt etc. and Hajira is coming to donate them to the Big C so that they can make them available for people who could benefit from them.
It is such an amazing thing for Hajira and her group of like minded sewing friends to have done – thank you ❤️ They made two big bags full so there are enough to share with some of the other Big C centres.
We’ll let you know how the visit to the oncologist goes. Mum and Richie are coming down this week to ‘have a look at us’! which will be lovely ?
Talk to you soon
Lots of love Mand xxx
Loving the hearts idea!! Glad you’re pain free, that’s great to hear. I have something funny to bring your way when it turns up, could be a couple of weeks yet, don’t get too excited though :0) Liz xx
Good to hear you are feeling better and up to getting out and about. Those hearts are brilliant! I’m sure they will bring a little cheer and love to many people. Have a lovely time with your Mum and Richie this week! Lots of love to you all ❤️ Xxx
Wonderful hearts, how kind of Hajira and her sewing friends. Really looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, we are so thrilled you are feeling better. Love you, Mum xxx
Mand – love the pics, great to see that smile of yours and you and Phil looking so relaxed. Stay strong, love to you both.
Great news that nasty old clot is melting away!! Give your Mum a hug from me, and good luck with Dr Alexander ??
Hi Mand,
Good to see you and Phil last week on our flying visit.Thank you for sharing your home-made soup with us !!! It was lovely to see you looking so well and feeling so much better. Good luck on Wednesday. Xx
Dear Mandy,
What turbulent times you’ve had recently! It’s great to know you’re feeling stronger. We’ve been keeping an eye on you from afar, glad to see your impressive army of supporters in action – Phil, family and friends, the oncology team and Big C. Just think what inspiration and encouragement you must be giving to many other patients through your blog!
With you all the way, brave girl! With love and best wishes from Pam and Thain.