Welcome To Panda’s Progress

So today I had an appointment with my oncologist Dr B. This is a routine call just to check that everything is okay, that I am feeling okay, and for them to make me aware of anything moving forward. Sometimes these will be face to face, and sometimes they will be on...

As I knew my hair was going to fall out eventually - I had already booked to go to “Going for Bust” to look at a wig. “Going for Bust” is a charity that specializes in helping a woman with breast cancer. They supply wigs, specialist bras, and emotional support for the...

Since Chemo on Friday, I have noticed quite a lot of hair starting to fall out, especially if I run my fingers through my hair. Not only was it coming out, but I could also visually see bald patches on my scalp. The last few days I have also been getting quite a lot...

So, this morning I woke up with a bit of a sore throat, but also a swollen tongue and jaw ache. It initially just felt like I hadn’t drunk enough water and dry, but throughout the day the back of my tongue felt like it was getting thicker, and I was squashing my...

I know this is only week 3 – but I am already comfortable going to these sessions. It sounds crazy, but I actually look forward to these sessions now! I think it is because I know that the drugs, I am receiving are going to destroy the tumor which is trying to kill...

Painful Feet – As I know I would be having to slow down; I didn’t want to completely stop. So, I decided at the very beginning that I would walk to the hospital for all my appointments when I feel I can. I am very lucky that my hospital is only 1.5 miles from my...

After the first session, I felt a lot more comfortable going in to get chemotherapy today. Laura dropped me off at the drop-off point, and I went into the hospital on my own, with the same rucksack with the same activities and blankets that I probably won't use!...

What to expect when you have no idea what to expect!Day 1 Post Chemo - Xmas Day  As I wasn’t sure how I would be feeling, Laura and myself decided to spend Christmas Day together on our own. We didn’t want to plan things with people and then them must cancel them last...

Throughout this whole journey so far, I have been super positive about everything happening. I know this is just a blip in the road of my life, and in a few months, maybe even years, this is just something to look back on, and think, what have I learned from this....