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Small victories
10 weeks after my last chemo and half way through rads, there have been a couple of little things that have brought a smile to me dial.
The terrible muscle pain from my last chemo has nearly gone away. I was terrified that Femara would only make it worse, but it's gradually fading. Don't get me wrong, I'm a long way from being able to run or jump and my joints are shite and likely to remain that way for a while, but at least I'm not crippled.
MY HAIR IS GROWING BACK! Yes, I'm shouting. And doing the 'woot woot' dance. It's straight and silver and it's mine, mine, all mine. My scalp is a bit tanned and I must say I don't mind the look. I'd really like my eyelashes to catch up.
And now, the best bit. I've lost the 5 kg I put on during chemo. Thank F@$&* for that. With any luck I can keep going and drop the other three that arrived with my diagnosis. I've put away the fat jeans and can--just--get the second from fattest pairs on. OK, I'm bulging over the top of them a bit, but they are on. Which is a huge boost to my ego and has happened quite easily now I'm not simultaneously starving and eating rubbish. :) :) :) Marg
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- Awesome!! I'm so very happy for you.
- @Zoffiel glad glad glad things can only get better. By the way a while back I asked for help making a decision to do a medical trial or not. Your comment crystallised my thinking and helped emormously.. My hair has also returned except I have curls(like a bad perm)..Recently I was at a club I hadnt been to for a while. The attendent who I knew said ummm new haircut? I said naaa its because of cancer,. Poor thing almost fainted I am so sorry she said Naa I said its okay. Alls well I am here.
- Great news Marg! Well done xxx
- Hey Marg @Zoffiel how fantastic is that. Maybe its the gravy train ;) So happy that things are starting to look up and hoping that they just keep getting betterer and betterer!!!!!!
- Yay for you, you made me smile. :)
Paula xx - Fantastic...nothing like a sarcastic woman who says what she thinks to be a joy to work with. I'd love to work with you.
WOOHOO!!!! WOW!!! That's Awesome Marg!!! x M- Whacko
I got offered a job today. I'll be starting in the new financial year; part sub-contract doing my 'thing' and part casual admin. The people who rang me out of the blue have worked with me before, know my circumstances and seem to think a cranky, opinionated old coot is what they need for their new venture. I'm scarcely game to hope the wheel is turning and the light at the end of the tunnel is not the proverbial train. Wow.
- Marg thats great news!!! Im still carrying the post chemo weight its crap!!! but now am on a cleansing diet its been awesome!!! so I have 6 more to shift GRRRR!!! So well done!!! xo Melinda
