I went straight to the lab when we arrived at the oncology centre this morning. The nurse filled a number of bottles with blood and then it was back to the waiting room. then there was a long wait. My blood results lay on the counter while the reception staff waited for them.
The doctor was very happy with me. All my bloods were good and all indications are that my condition is stable. Let it continue along that path!
All sorts of people come to the centre. Today there was an Italian couple. The husband was there for support and their young daughter popped in for about an hour. The patient had no hair but seemed happy with her loving family around her.
Sometimes we get to talk to the other patients, at other times we keep to our selves. Most patients have someone there for support. Often it is the spouse, sometimes the mother or father, sometimes daughters or sons. Sometimes a friend. Very few come for chemotherapy on their own. It is something that seems to draw in the families.
Being warm and summery the French doors are open onto the lovely garden. Some people sit at the outdoor tables eating their lunch. A woman nearby had reason to celebrate - her cancer count was down by half.
The chemotherapy is not something to be dreaded, rather looked forward to. For me, it is something that will be part of my life for years to come.
The doctor was very happy with me. All my bloods were good and all indications are that my condition is stable. Let it continue along that path!
All sorts of people come to the centre. Today there was an Italian couple. The husband was there for support and their young daughter popped in for about an hour. The patient had no hair but seemed happy with her loving family around her.
Sometimes we get to talk to the other patients, at other times we keep to our selves. Most patients have someone there for support. Often it is the spouse, sometimes the mother or father, sometimes daughters or sons. Sometimes a friend. Very few come for chemotherapy on their own. It is something that seems to draw in the families.
Being warm and summery the French doors are open onto the lovely garden. Some people sit at the outdoor tables eating their lunch. A woman nearby had reason to celebrate - her cancer count was down by half.
The chemotherapy is not something to be dreaded, rather looked forward to. For me, it is something that will be part of my life for years to come.
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