More chemo updates

Well, coming up to the final dose which will be on Wednesday.

As previously mentioned, there should be less problems with my type of chemo as it is not IV.
I wouldn't say it is side effect free though....
The first couple of weeks I was OK - although I did start to get a bit itchy here and there on and off. But as time has gone on, I have noticed a definite pattern to the problems. For a couple of days, no real problems, but as I get to the mid-point between treatments, I can notice a tiredness creeping in as well as the itching which seems to happen anywhere. Not dramatic, but persistant and of course at night it is a real nuisance.
In the last couple of treatments I have also started getting some nausea. Nothing terrible, but a slightly queasy feeling which occasionally gets a bit worse - but nothing more than that.
Each treatment seems to increase the effects - so I am pleased that this Wednesday is the last one!

Hopefully the chemo will have the desired effect on the stupid recurring tumours!

Chemo update

Well, started the chemo yesterday. No real problems but my bladder area feels a bit tender.
As mentioned, there should be none of the main side effects which people experience at times with IV type chemo treatment and so far I feel fine other than the tenderness.

Health update

Seems I need to have chemo to deal with the ongoing tumour issues.

The recurring tumours in my bladder - which have been treated by laser - just keep coming and my consultant suggested chemo might stop this. Unlike normal chemo, the chemicals are inserted into my bladder and kept there for an hour or two. Thus there are (hopefully) no real issues with the side effects of the toxic drugs used, unlike regular chemo where the drugs can cause unpleasant side effects.

Will report back on the treatment as and when I start the course - which should be before Christmas apparently.