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Chemotherapy day 80 - Almost there

Another day of six capecitabine tablets along with three antinausea, antacid, two B6, antihistamine and anti-loose poo.

After three days of real challenge from the effects of the capecitabine tablets a period of calm along my digestive tract. Overnight it was hourly trips to the bathroom with flatulence and urination until around 4 am. the discomfort has been on the scale of the first cycle. 

This cancer diary has proved its value over the past week as I have been able to see how the early cycles experience was compared to this final one.

A message to Ruth, "just 3 more doses of the chemotherapy tablets left to take. Have to say that my smiles have been through gritted teeth on several days during this final cycle. The positive news is that my GP told me that my blood test results are looking very good across all of them, red, white, platelets, kidney & liver function. After just 21 days of 'rest' form the treatment during the last 3 months I am looking forward to a longer period of calm. I see the Consultant Oncologist on 17th February, but with only blood test results it will just be more an information meeting than anything else. Thank you for your great support, guidance and encouragement, I have appreciated it hugely."

BSC - 5

Blood Pressure 145/78

Pulse 58

Temp. 36.5c

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