Here are some answers to the questions people always ask - or want to ask but are not sure how - here we go:
1. Can i visit? When is a good time? Are you at home?
My treatments are every 2nd Tuesday. During this time i'm actually at hospital but the rest of the time i am out. I do have to go back for tests etc, but mostly i'll be around.
I am open to visits, but it will vary depending on how i am - currently these are fine. The week of my treatment is likely to be more busy than the 'off week'.
2. Do i need to take any precautions when visiting?
If you have a cold / sore throat / infection etc then its best not to visit as my immune system will be weakened and body will be very sensitive to any illness.
3. Do you still eat the same food?
Tastes change with chemo. I've experienced this a bit already, but it will probably get worse futher on. Also its advisable to avoid unhealthy food and keep yourself healthy. I am still very much up for nandos trips though. Lets all be clear on that!
4. Do you still play sport?
I've not tried since the first chemo session - energy levels are still good but ive been avoiding any sort of exergetion.
5. Can i still ask you favours related to websites / IT / Cars / crazy missions?
Just ask. It depends how i'm feeling at the time, but right now i'm still up for these.
6. Any restrictions on where you can go / what you can do due to health?
Due to weakened immune systems ive been told to avoid crowded areas or gatherings with a lot of people. This means ive been avoiding public transport. Also this means i've not being going to the mosque for Jumma prayers or other prayers during ramadhan - no weddings or big social functions either. Its not that i'm not well enough to go - but its as a precaution to avoid the risk of infection.
7. Do you look the same?
Right now i do - but over time this could change - chemo often leads to weight gain rather than loss - but everyone is very different. Changes related to hair are likely to be the big one.
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Any more questions? Just send me an email / add a comment and i'll add it to this.