Friday, November 15, 2024

Refilling Prescription Medications



My recent doctor appointments are mainly to refill my prescription medications. This is in addition to chemotherapy medications. I take 10 to 20 pills a day, everyday. This would have shocked me before but now it's a matter of fact.


Friday, November 8, 2024

Choosing a Hair Wig

 

At the hospital pharmacy trying to buy a hair wig from their vendor. Rather than a hijab (I'm not malay) or hat (I don't live in cool weather), I guess my only other option is this, any ideas? Finally, had it ordered and sent to me, costs under $500 a piece.



Friday, November 1, 2024

Dietitian Appointment


I thought my aches and pains were due to the chemotherapy, but the medical dietitian is recommending a change in my daily food intake to include foods that can help me like berries and bananas. Maybe I should get an acai bowl everyday for  breakfast.



Friday, October 25, 2024

More Blood Tests

 

Almost every doctor appointment has blood tests. Surprisingly the process is relatively painless with the PICC Line. It took a medical procedure to get it installed into my arm when I first arrived at the hospital. The most difficult part is the time spent in the waiting room.



Friday, October 18, 2024

Removing Surgery Wound Dressings


Finally removing my surgery wound dressings. Cannot wait for the medical plugs to go to. It's been more than 2 months since my surgery and the wounds are completely healed. Plan for stitches to go next year.



Friday, October 11, 2024

Out-Patient Rehabilitation

 

They call it Rehabilitation Programme coz it's not only physiotherapy but also support group activities to get me back to my normal life. I thought I could just do with walks around the neighborhood or park, but I guess having similar people to talk too helps as well.



Friday, October 4, 2024

More Chemotherapy

 


Started on chemotherapy when I was still in the hospital. Have more sessions scheduled for the next 6 months at National Cancer Centre. They sell hats and wigs for patients to wear regularly indoors.