So the week after treatment has gone by, besides fatigue or getting tired easily it was a good week. Still maintaining a strong appetite, taking very limited medications as needed and able to be physically active to a point. Scents were not nearly as bad as before. Though beer is still really repulsive, I tried to have a sip last week and once I smell the beverage - BLAH. Otherwise feeling good overall. This weekend is "bubble boy" weekend or quarantine, due to low white blood cell counts causing a weak immune system, I have to limit public interaction for the next 3-4 days.
As an addition to my blog I am going to be adding more information about Colorectal Cancer. Part of my daily struggle is going through this process to treat a disease which went undetected for so long. There are many unanswered questions once we enter that arena, which I realize there are no answers so I try to stay out. In my blog I love sharing with you how I am physically feeling and hope the degree of my positive attitude shines through, though I am still left with a feeling of something missing. Until my diagnosis I was completely uniformed to the disease, causes, symptoms and testing. I knew going for a scope was going to be a part of regular check ups in the future, as informed by my doctor during a regular check up 2 years ago, but not sure about the relevance and what that really meant. Being informed is power and could make a difference.
So for today:
Tthose of you who should be visiting the doctor for regular check up or testing be sure to follow your doctor recommendations. Early detection can drastically change the treatment required. If you are not sure what you should be doing - ask your doctor.
Some facts.
- Colorectal Cancer screening rates in Canada are improving but are still low.
- Canadians have positive attitudes toward screening and think it’s important to be screened.
Keep smilin
Jason
Once you called me and told me, I told my Doctor at my next visit (which happened to be that week) and a request was sent off to the specialist. I go in May..it is for him to decide with our family history to screen me now...or in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear you are doing well...wish we were closer so I could help you and T out more...love ya lots...
Glad to hear you are doing well. Sorry to hear you can't stand beer. Maybe try a Framboise Lambic. At least spring is here, hopefully the change in weather will bring good spirits.
ReplyDeleteI know you had mentioned pains in your back when eating as a symptom you experienced, did you have any others? Does everyone experience the same symptoms, or do some people have no symptoms at all?