Hi Chrissie

Sorry to hear that your hubby is still having problems with his pazopanib... Is there another drug they could try instead that wouldn't affect his blood pressure so much? How does he feel now that they have stopped it for a while? Has his appetite returned?

My husband had his first session on Irinotecan last week, hopefully it will have some kind of effect as the Folfox didn't work and the cancer spread throughout. So far, no side effects other than some severe muscle spasms in his arms, shoulders and legs on Friday afternoon which was quite scary but turned out to be ok. His blood pressure was high too but they said it was because of the chemo and drug given in the morning so they weren't worried.

I also hope your daughter in law is ok today - thinking of you xx

Hi Froggybinou

Wel reported to oncology nurse what happened yesterday who said she'd had a message from Dr not to take pills again until lowest number below 100. Next thing GP secretary on the phone with an appointment to see GP in half an hour. It appears Dr Kumar oncologist had been on to them

Good news about baby fit and healthy. Thanks for your concern.Off to docs again!

Chrissiex

That's good that they are seeing you so quickly! And great news about the baby too :)

Fingers crossed it works out ok at the GP x

Doctor was lovely. He even asked how I was and said come and see me so I might just do that to check my blood pressure is ok as it has been a little high with all the stress.

Sometimes we are so engrossed with our other half we neglect our own health. Had a lovely afternoon helping out with infant class at the school I used to teach at. Nothing better than children to put everything into perspective.

Hope you are both ok and thanks for your support. Xx

Yes you are right, it's easy to forget to look after yourself but it's a good idea to go and see your GP again and tell him how you feel.

I did go a few weeks ago and my GP was really nice too. She listened to what I had to say and suggested I should try to take Sertraline which is an anti-depressant. She said that she doesn't normally put people on pills straight away but she thought I needed these and so she started on a low dose and asked me to call again a month later to report on how I felt. I did so and we after another chat we agreed I should stay on this low dose a little longer to see how it goes and we'll look into upping it later if I feel I can't cope. I feel like I am a bit calmer than I was, although of course it doesn't erase the problems... I have also registered to see a councellor as this is a service that I can access via my workplace. The waiting list is very long but at list I'm on it now.

I am glad you have family around you and a new grandson or grand daughter to look forward to welcoming soon! My family lives abroad and it's just my husband and I here as he has no family. We never had children. I am dreading what might happen later on but there you go...

Take care xx