16th August

Well, nothing much to report.
I have to go and see my Oncologist again on first of September.
This, I think may be the last time for 3 months.
We are now in the 'watchful waiting' period.
Anyway, I have compiled a list of things that I want to mention, I am sure that I will be asked about how I am feeling, what side effects are still hanging on etc.
My memory has never been particularly good, as I have mentioned before, and it is worse now.........
So.........
I have been making a list and adding or deleting things as required. This, I will take and share with her.
(There are a couple of things on it that I have meant to mention at previous appointments, but forgot to do so).

Now list so far....(which I am sure will change as the days and weeks pass), but here it is for the NOW!

How I feel now – August 2011

Side effects/symptoms

• ·        Painful joints, especially hips and knees.
• ·        Tinnitus. (No improvement).
• ·        Hot sweats.
• ·        Feeling cold some times when no one else does.
• ·        Itchy spots to back, chest and midriff.
• ·        Headaches.
• ·        Impaired vision.
• ·        Sore mouth and loose tooth.
• ·        Lethargy.
• ·        Easily tired generally, but especially after working.
• ·        Loosing weight…(but that is good).
• ·        Short tempered.
• ·        Sore throat.
• ·        Stomach cramps, (upper abdomen).
• ·        Feel sick sometimes.
• ·        Some neuropathy in both feet.
• ·        Palpitations.
• ·        Occasional Dizziness.

Non of the above are causing too many problems, and do not effect my life and stuff that has to be done, I may be a bit slower, but all in all, no real issues.

The 1st September should be the end, (other than the regular 3 monthly check ups and the ongoing 'watchful waiting!'