Zombie's journey with breast cancer

[IamtheZombie]

The thread that Val started has now been moved to General Health. www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/2016081-Zombie-needs-her-limbs-holding?msgid=46439734

Please keep posting there if you wish.

As most of you know, I'm having my second mastectomy on Thursday. I will almost certainly need to have more chemotherapy.

This is my thread for those who wish to walk beside me on my journey.

Oh zombie! Another delurker as I've seen your name so many times and it always makes me smile. Wishing you all the very best and sending squishy zombie hugs x Soks.

Yet another delurker who's been following your inspiring journey

Lots of and special zombie xx

Hi honeys, I'm home!

One down / five to go - Docetaxel. Zero down / 18 to go - Herceptin.

Today went like clockwork. In and out of the Chemo Day Centre in just over an hour and a half. Sent home with a very large bag of drugs for every eventuality! So far, so good. Remind me of this in 4 or 5 days time when the Tax Truck runs over me.

After a healthy(ish) Tesco shop we got home about an hour ago and have been relaxing with very generous Bombay Sapphire & tonic with a large wedge of lime.

We have an early start tomorrow. Gemma, Tinkerbelle & Maisie have back to back appointments at whispers the VET.

Onwards and upwards!

Glad it all went smoothly, and so pleased that you have got your lovely friend with you.

Think I will join you in a Bombay too! Chin-chin

So glad to hear from you tonight, I was thinking you would be too poorly to post for a few days. So now if I remember correctly, in three weeks time your next infusion will be due ? Hope it dosent hit you too badly. How long can your friend stay with you ?

Yes, lovely to hear from you tonight Zombie are you sure it was the chemo that they gave you you sound so upbeat!

mummylin i think friend is there for the week and coming for the other five as well.

Which is very comforting to know too (Sally?)

xxx

Morning!

Sally will be here until Monday, mummy. I'm still feeling fine but the side effects usually start on the 4th or 5th day and last for a few days. So she'll be with me for the worst of that. Bee is right, she's going to come for every cycle. And yes, next cycle is in 3 weeks. They've shifted me from Monday to Wednesday and I'll also begin Herceptin with the next Docetaxel infusion.

Bee, given the dire warnings the chemo nurse gave me I think it had to be chemo.

ZombieCats have been to the vet this morning. They were quite vocal in the car but fairly well behaved at the clinic. I gave them their breakfast as soon as we got home and I think that helped restore their good humour.

Zombie - I'm sorry I've not been on here for ages and I've only just caught up with your news.

I've 'signed up' to the following and thought that you may want to join in while you go through this next stage of your treatment? (Sorry it doesn't have anything about drinking wine or G&Ts but you can add those in yourself..!) Just a simple thing to focus on.

Please feel free to ignore

Hi Zombie, I am delurking as I wanted to say good luck.
From what I have seen on threads here, you seem to be one of the good un's and always have something interesting to say. Stay strong and have lots of and (or gin!)

Good morning zombie,
How are you feeling? Hope the sun is shining for you today...

Hope you are still feeling ok Zombie. Hope you are taking it easy and having a blast with Sally.

Evening.

Wing, thanks for that. Every little bit helps. :)

Thanks, nick. That's very kind of you.

The sun was shy and hiding behind cloud this morning, Barbie, but emerged to provide a glorious afternoon and evening.

I am taking it easy, mummy, and Sally and I are having a great time.

Today has been an OK day. I felt a bit flatter than yesterday and my temp thought about misbehaving. After a few stern words it decided to behave. A nap this afternoon helped. Had a lovely BBQ and now just relaxing.

ZombieHugs™ to all.

and

There's nothing quite like the comfort of an old friend who really knows you.

Lots of love Z, and Sally, thank you for being there.

morning Zombie

I fancy a MaccyD - shall I get you some for late breakfast/brunch/lunch?

how are you doing today? I can't do the TM bit, but a big ZingHug to you and Sally!

I'm really starting to flag today. Despite a good night's sleep I have virtually no energy. I doubt I will get out of pjs and dressing gown today.

Mouth is also getting a bit sore.

Sally is fixing brunch. Maybe some food will give me some energy.

Sorry to hear that, Zombie but glad Sally is with you. Just take it easy & don't push yourself. XXX

Sorry to see that your treatment appears to be catching up with you. Is there anything you can take for your sore mouth ? Maybe you will sleep a lot today. Hope this bad few days is soon over for you. I don't think anything will get you down for long !

I've only just seen this and have PM'd you. Wish I were there to get very drunk with you. Till then, much love and whiskey to you, dearest Zombie.

Hope you managed to eat some lunch and that it helps too.

Z

sorry to hear it's starting to hit you.

may I suggest to try and have some manuka honey, it's a very good source of energy, easy to digest and the antiviral/antibacterial properties might help reduce your mouth soreness.
(dismiss if it's a stupid idea. I'm only saying it because when we have mouth ulcers it seems to help)

gentle hugs.
and btw I spend as much time in pjs as possible, as standard, so you are definitely ok on that bit!

Hope you felt better after eating something.

I prescribe PJs till at least Saturday

I hope you're getting some sunshine and can sit in the garden.

Zing's honey idea sounds good, Fid's whisky, not so good, probably.

(BBB I really fancy a tequila sunrise, right now...hot choc it is. )

Zing I will selflessly drink a tequila sunrise on your behalf tomorrow lunchtime.
Anything else I can do for you?

When do you become ZingLimpet?

Margaritas for me please ladies. Martinis or G&T's also accepted.

Zombie I hope you're hanging in there and it's not too bad, and I'm glad you have some company too. After reading that thread about the horrid state of the health care "system" in America (if you can even call it a system) I am glad you are here, with our beleaguered NHS.

{kisses}