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Having received so many emails asking me how I’m doing and telling me off for not putting up a thread for my progress. Some of you wanted details (not gory ones lol). So, here goes then. Chemo for me is 4 sessions. Each session goes like this – First Tuesday – a one hour intravenous drip of Carboplatin followed by a half hour drip of Gemcitabine. Second Tuesday is just the Gemcitabine. Third Tuesday – no chemo hooray !! Then there are the anti-sickness pills, and thank God they work. It was my biggest fear of chemo – being and feeling sick, I have had neither. So, the worst side effect is of the anti-sickness pills, being steroids they stop me from sleeping. I take the pills up until Friday – so for five nights I get a total of 8 hours sleep, but I look forward to and sleep pretty well on Sunday night. Saturday and Sunday are the two days that I just feel sooooo tired, particularly after just the Gemcitabine week – but that is when my blood count is at its lowest and the chemo has killed off my immune system (hence the week off chemo to allow my blood etc to build itself back up again). This morning I have started the second round of chemo (Carboplatin and Gemcitabine) but hey – I now know what to expect -:)))). I also had an X-ray – the one positive is that the tumour has not got any bigger – the best we could have hoped for with palliative chemo. So, in a nutshell – am doing OK – have accepted things but most importantly I am happy and living a good comfortable life and I AM SO BLOODY PROUD OF DIANA IS IN THE PINK – GO GIRL GO – sorry to shout. And …. Can’t wait for 16th October. Thanks so much for all your support and emails, both Rob and I (and the kids through these threads) really appreciate and wallow in your kindness. Love and hugs Gaynor xxx

sending love and hugs gaynorxxxxxxxxxx(:

thinking of you- sending you my huggles!! (((((((((huggle))))))))-x-

Gaynor, I have been thinking about you for the last couple of days and am glad to hear from you. (((Hugs))) to you and Rob, Lindy;-)))

I have been wondering and hoped you would put something up soon! Well done for being so brave and positive. So pleased the effects haven't been as bad as feared. I am sure that your reports must be helping so many who are going through the same or have someone that is. Not many will talk about such things and I am sure you are an inspiration to many. Well done so far and keep up the good work! Love and hugs to you all Jacky xx

hi gaynor nice to hear from you, keep up that fighting spirit. love and (((((huggles)))) from jenny x

HI GAYNOR nice to see you so positive, and the chemo is going ok,and the good news that the tumour hasn't got bigger, you and the family take care (((((hugs)))))) sandra

Gaynor Thanks, I was just thinking we were due another progress bulletin! You sound very positive and I hope you are feeling so. I am also looking forward to 16th. Love Helen little nell

Good Girl, Gaynor keep up with the positive progress, You look out for yourself, and I'll look out for the cameras!! Boom Boom! loadsa Hugs--n kisses Bob

Well done for letting us all know! I'm so proud of you. Keep smiling, love to you and Rob. Linda x

often thinking of you, Joy

Sending you a big hug and looking forward to meeting you on the 16th. Love and hugs and positive thoughts Sue & Doug xx

Gaynor, thanx for the update, and here's anothe hug from me and mine to you and yours (((((:)))))

Hi Gaynor Really pleased to see your positive attitude is still shining through, I've been wondering how the chemo was going, but didn't like to ask. Looking forward to meeting you on the 16th. Carolyn

Hi Gaynor, You sound great. Thanks for letting us know you're o'kay. You're a brave girl. Lots of love, Christine xxx

Girl Power You go girl :)))))))))))))))))))))))) Love Deb.

Thanks for keeping us up to date, Gaynor. Sending lots of good wishes your way! Sal.X

Hiya :-) R.xx

i admire your bravery and you deserve a medal gaynor for all your strength, i hope you continue to be so positive, and do well. thinking of you all.