In the spirit of keeping this real, there was a level of tension when Steve arrived from work to take me to the hospital. Steve seemed 'prickly' and It made no sense at all, other than this was about the build up to this 1st chemotherapy session. I never over look that it isn't just me that's going through all of this, that Steve, along with Danny and Becky are on 'the front line' too……..never the less I will remember to buy in some Snickers bar's for Steve's next Diva episode!
I'm pleased to say that Steve soon came through a treat, despite another car park making drama…… Having 'beautified' myself with my LGFB products, scented myself with Channel No 5 and packing a pic nic, we arrived at the Oncology Department, well prepared for 'Roooound One' of this head on fight. So, in the pink corner we have Me!!! …"Yay!!" … and in the losers corner there is cancer!!! …"Boooo"!
Steve and I were met by Alis, staff nurse, and she soon settled us in and hooked me up to the machine. Alis was great in answering all of our curiosities and infact she was curious herself when she spotted something rather bizarre in my bag… Yes it was 'the hat'.
Steve and I were extremely relieved that Alis showed enthusiasm about the story behind the hat and my intention to fundraise. This is when I learnt that NGH are fundraising for a refurb/extention to the chemotherapy suite and I decided that this would be the other beneficiary of my fundraising activities this year.
So yes I wore the hat……and Alis is in the photo too!!
The chemotherapy suite is large room with four bay's, each with 4 seats for patients and 4 for a guest each. There were only 4 other patients there that day and I'm told this was unusually quiet. Because it was so quiet,we were only in the suite for about 2 hours, 20 minutes. I imagine that it would feel quite crowded with more people there, and although it was pleasant enough, it is in need of 'jazzing' up and why a refurb/ extention is needed.
During the treatment, Steve occupied himself with a racing game on his ipad mini and he was totally oblivious of the looks from others, as he was using the ipad as a steering wheel and turning his head from left to right during his game.
There were no immediate side effects, other than the red 'pee' I was warned about, and it wasn't until later that evening that I began to feel a 'dizzy' sensation and little out of it.... I came home with a bag full of steroids, anti sickness, diocalm and injections to self administer.
Danny and Becky came to the rescue as usual with my 'Super Suzanne's surprise survival supplies'! a large colourful bag, full of practical goodies to relieve any boredom/symptoms of the chemotherapy. All of the good luck messages I received were also very comforting that day... thank you all x
Ok, so having worn the hat for 'Round 1' of the fight!, you all now know that I'm prepared to get up to some mischief and make a complete twit of myself....I will be doing just that at each 'round' of the fight to raise money for the Chemotherapy Suite and to motivate and distract myself!
I have 5 remaining sessions to go and 'Round 2' is on 10th February and if I raise £50 by this date I will go to Northampton General Hospital for my treatment wearing a bright pink afro wig.
To make it more interesting, if I raise £100, Steve, my partner, has also agreed to wear a red afro wig with me.
This is my first fundraining attempt ... so lets have a bit of fun and see where this takes us! Please use the button below to donate.
OR text SFCW 50 £1 (or the amount you wish to donate)to 70070.
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