Week 3 ,Day 15 Treatment 15
So good evening everyone , Thank you to all those who have read and commented on the Blog much appreciated .
So a good start to the day Taxi on time and safely delivered to the Christies , and straight to Dept 39 and Suite 4 , when they called me in today I asked the Team if they could get the Doc to see me after Treatment because my throat was now getting so SORE EVEN JUST DRINKING WATER WAS TOUGH AND I WAS STRUGGLING TO EAT AND SPEAK. The Team said they would sort it out and took me through to Ray , who was a bit Cold today as well . Masked up and Off they go , the music playing was All Right Now , funny that , and Music played longer than the Treatment ha ha .
Dressed and told a Doc was on the way so I waited outside and Dr appeared and we went to a Consultation room , she asked me what the problem was and I told pain in my throat every time I swallow and really painful when food or water consumed , so we threw around some Ideas but she told me that things were going to get worse and they didnt want me losing weight ,or I may a Feeding Tube inserting and Also A Drip Feed , neither appealed to me .So we settled on ORAL MORPHINE to see if that helps me and it was off to my Favourite Pharmacy which mu hold the record for long weights , even when the tell you 30 minutes you see their noses Grow , today 1 hr 20 minutes for 2 items , ah well .
So then its off to Transport and today pretty good 40 minutes .
Summing Up Week 3 .
Well as informed last week it got tougher The Radiotherapy Treatment builds as we go along and although the Dosage is the Same it gets you more , My Neck Hurts ,My Throat , My Jaw the only thing that doesnt Hurt is the Point of Treatment , strange that . The last 24 hours I could hardly speak my Throat and Tongue so sore , up to now keeping mouth Ulcer and Infection free which is a Bonus .
But I have to say this has been without Doubt my toughest ever , when you wonder whats next and I am Only Half way through Treatment and then I have Months of Re Hab to come .It Is A Long Journey and I am glad I did this Blog because it helps me everyday so its its onward into week 4 , did someone mention Christmas ? I will be on treatment until the 22 nd December then a few days to recover then the last Push up that Hill !!
I love you everyone Thank You and have a nice week end
Tom
Thomas not only will the blog help you it will also help others to understand what is involved and the trauma you and all in your situation have to go through. Your doing great although you may not feel it as the treatment goes on. Stay strong xxx
ReplyDeleteKeep going Tom- sorry your hitting a difficult time - stay strong x
ReplyDeleteOh Tom wish I could give you a hug. Keep going my friend, what a celebration we will have at the end of this. Still haven’t moved. Will let you know as soon as I have a definite date. Keep safe. Love and hugs. Dee. Xxx
ReplyDeleteTom, we love you too. Keep going my friend. X lesley
ReplyDeleteSorry you're having a tough time and although you're halfway through this round of treatment, it's still going to be an uphill battle. All your friends are willing you on; you are a strong person and if anyone can push through this you will. Make the most of the weekend to rest, try to eat to keep up your strength and don't be afraid to ask for help if you feel you need it. x
ReplyDeleteWe love you too Tom. Hope the oral morphine works x
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you Tom for reaching your half way point, you are smashing it! Just want to say thankyou for taking the time to do the blog even when you have been feeling rubbish. I hope the additional meds help with the sore tongue and throat and other symptoms you are having. Stay positive and take each day as it comes. Have a restful weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteTry and have a relaxing weekend, Thomas, sending lots of love x
ReplyDeleteOh my dear Thomas, how I feel for you. I really hope the oramorph helps. I know you don't fancy the tube feeding but it may give you the strength you need from the nutrition you are lacking, and would certainly be less painful. But you know what you can and cannot tolerate. I can't believe you are half way there, I know they say it is going to get worse but you are one very strong man. We are all here for you, willing you on to the finish line and that bell. There may be hard days ahead but we are all with you big man. Love you loads, I want to give you a big hug, I hate that we are so far away, but the loving vibes we are sending your way are constantly on the air waves. xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Tom I really feel for you, you don't sound good at all, but keep fighting the good fight, you're a mancunian bull dog breed, tough as old boots. You will beat this tom, but a few hurdles along the way, but just keep thinking every visit is one less for you, I wish I could give you a big hug, and comfort you, but I'm with you in spirit. Keep that chin up, take your meds, rest as much as you can over the weekend, build up some strength, you were once a soldier, find that soldier again and tell this thing it's not going to beat you, nothing has and this won't either, sending a big hug, I luv you lots, bye for now big man xx ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteIt sounds really tough Tom. Make sure that you accept any help offered and if the new meds don't work, then think seriously about the doctor's offer of feeding tube/drip.
ReplyDeleteYou need to keep your strength up for the next 3 weeks, but just think, after this weekend, you have been through more days than you have left xxx
I love you too Tom. You were my first Facebook friend following our Kenya/Tanzania Adventure. I have enjoyed your posts for over 10 years. I am dedicating my daily meditation sessions to you. Accept tube feedings if necessary; they will provide strength and help you stay the course to the end of the therapy. It won't be easy but you will beat this.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be off your tits mate!! Hope it helps you xx
ReplyDeleteSending bug hugs to you Mr T.
Pixie xxxx
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DeleteWell what more can I add, lots of love and support for you from many lovely people. Stay pragmatic about the help you need to keep your strength up. A good soldier needs his rations to win the fight. Love and healing coming your way xxx🙏🙌🙏💕 Angie x
ReplyDeleteHi Tom, you will have already read your blog, having chatted to you earlier, I didn’t post on this blog, then I thought no I cannot miss a day…so here I am.. hope the new meds help over the weekend, let us know Tom, keeping your weight up and getting some relief from the pain is a priority now. I know it’s a long journey, but you’re half way through the treatment and this is what is causing all these problems, once the next 15 treatments are done, the healing will start. Your doing great Tom, we can all see how strong and resilient you are when reading your blog, I for one couldn’t be as positive as you are, even on your bad days you manage to make light of it. We are all here with you…Sending a big hug…🫶🫶❤️
ReplyDeleteStay positive Tom, it's tough what you're going thru but please stay positive, hate what you're going thru, but everyone's behind you, and urging you to get well, I love you very much my dear brother, xxx ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
ReplyDeleteStay strong Tom. It's obviously really tough but you've reached the half way point so can start ticking off the countdown to the end of this gruelling treatment. Thinking of you. You've got this!
ReplyDeleteKeep going Tom, your doing brilliant mate, you can make this.
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