So last week Friday 30th August, I had a CT scan which shouldn't have been a traumatic experience but it was. Not the actual scan itself but the hour long wait before, the jug full of water I had to drink to ensure I had a full bladder, and then the additional half hour wait afterwards before they removed the cannula needed to inject the contrast medium.
The actual scan itself took just 5 minutes but I felt rushed and it was apparent the 3 staff members were from the new intake of scanner operatives. They all tried to introduce themselves at the same time, were speaking so fast I couldn't keep up with what they were saying and I was glad when it was over. Poor Ron (who never takes anything to do - his fault obviously) had to sit in the waiting area for approx 2 hours on possibly the most uncomfortable chairs in the building.
Anyway, now I have to play the waiting game again. I saw the Oncologist on Wednesday but the result wasn't back then so I went to my Chemotherapy appointment on Thursday as planned. Cycle 4 Session 1. Hopefully 'Boris' has been shrunk and I will be in remission.
I also saw my Neurologist this week, and he was astonished at how well I was looking, and that the Chemo hadn't caused any drastic effects to my MS. I told him about my experiences with Lloyds Homecare Delivery and he is going to speak to the Coordinator in Southampton about it, he also says I am definitely not the only one who has sent them a list of complaints as long as my arm. He is extremely concerned that others who cannot safely miss doses of their medications are also being missed out on their deliveries. Fortunately, although I have probably missed a months worth of Rebif since staring Chemo it is unlikely to have any impact in the long run - my immune system is pretty low already. My big concern is avoiding people with infections. I will have a flu jab as soon as it is available and only swim on Saturdays at the Club for the time being.
With this week being my last session of Chemo, for a while at least, I am after ideas of what gifts I could take in for my extended family of the staff in the Unit there. They are always happy and supportive but I want to give them something different to the sweets (that they had out to patients anyway - except for diabetics like myself). I am thinking of putting together a hamper of goodies like hand creams, lip salve and maybe foot products so they could have one each - I feel a trip to Home Bargains coming on.
Wish me luck with the scan result - as it stands my next Oncology appointment is on 25th but they said this may be subject to change. In the meantime the battle between insulin and steroids continues!
