A pictorial update as promised; The Evolution of Hair, updated edition. My hairdresser Brianna Lace has been with me since the beginning. She was the one who shaved all my hair off, and she has had such empathy and kindness for me ever since. I tell everyone they should go see her. She is worth every penny for the care and attention to detail she puts into each and every hair cut. I love her so much I have her…
(Original title: The Heir of Slytherin) Every time I go to the hairdresser, I apologise for my hair. Sometimes because it’s dirty, but mostly because of the mess it’s going to make on the floor. I have so much hair. It is thick, and I have a lot of it, and when it’s on the ground it’s just everywhere. Through the diagnostic process, I knew I had cancer. I just knew it, and I made the decision to cut my…
(Original title – Through The Trapdoor) Oh my goodness, I never thought this day would come. I don’t have to have chemo anymore, and I am thrilled. The plan was, if the liver spot was shrinking – one more chemo. If it hadn’t, then no more chemo. Today I started my day at 7am with my alarm going off just after I filled in my sleep diary, because that’s a thing I do now. I got dressed, having procrastinated too…
(Original title – The Midnight Duel) In recognition of my final chemo session coming up at the start of February, I thought I’d dedicate some time to demystifying what it is for someone receiving intravenous chemo like I have been. For the two days prior to having chemo, I have to up my liquid intake to 2 – 3 litres a day. I assume this makes it easier to stick you with needles, and maybe also helps you to feel…
Round 4 today, and just got told the worst news. There’s no lunch delivery today. DEVASTATION.
These are the best things about treatment – Free morning tea (cake, Tim Tams, sweet biscuits); and DOGGO VISITS. This is Vlad, he is a little grumpy but will let you pat him if he gets a treat.