Day 21

Today I have had a slight set back.

I have mentioned before that I am finding bread difficult to digest. However toast was I thought a different matter. Remember yesterday I had had beans on toast. Thus it seemed a good idea to try some toast for breakfast. Our survey said oh, oh. The first two pieces seemed to lodge in the gullet. It took quite a bit of water to wash it down so I gave up and had an energy drink instead. I am very grateful in a way because it reminded me of why I am receiving this treatment. In fact I recalled feeling the same just before I had my first chemotherapy. Round 2 of the treatment starts tomorrow(more of that in a moment) but I don't at the moment notice that much improvement, which is a bit sad because last week things were looking good. Still there is a long way to go.

Whilst in medical mode, the waterworks have also been a bit of a bother. Having a pee is a slow process particularly at night. Getting up twice in the night is now routine and I wouldn't be surprised if some urine retention was responsible for the infection the week before last. I shall check with the Oncologist to make sure the chemo is not responsible for any of this.

All of which brings me to tomorrow. I feel I should have the music from the film the Longest Day with me. First I have to have a blood test with results to the Oncologist in time for a 10.10AM appointment. The it's off to the chemo unit to have needles stuck in me. Still at least I know what to expect.

Hopefully I shall be able to do my blog tomorrow night. I definitely won't be blogging on Wednesday Night as I shall be in Poole doing my speaking thing.

Finally let's hear it for a booking clerk at Ryde Station. Through judicious use of Family Railcards he was able to save the better side of £200 for a family of 5 wanting to travel to Great Yarmouth and back. The fact that the system of fares is so complex is of course another matter.