Today I have the appointment in the Chemo unit, which prepares me for Friday when I must expect to spend the whole day with them.
The nurse leads us into a private office and we sit at a large wooden table. First I have to answer questions about my current state of health to compare in a few weeks time. The questions are a clear indicator of what I am to expect.
Do I have mouth ulcers/conjunctivitis/eczema/breathing problems/diarrhoea/nausea/vomiting? The nurse tells us when to call an ambulance. It is daunting. I may experience a crushing pain in my chest or tightness in my throat triggered by cold, that stops me breathing. If I have the beginnings of an infection I am to notify them immediately.
The nurse warns me about other symptoms I can’t ignore. My hands and feet could swell which might precede all the skin peeling off; highly dangerous.. If I was scared before, it’s now right off the scale. I am entering new territory and I have no map.
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