Off to Western Hospital to meet Dr Tim Price.

Sue, (who manages the oncology unit at Western Hospital) accompanies me.

Tim is very nice, very understanding, very thorough.

Recommends a course of chemotherapy with the aim (in conjunction with radiotherapy) of shrinking the tumour.

Something a bit different apparently – administered intravenously once a week for five weeks. Negates the need for a pic line through which the chemotherapy is often administered and which stays in for the duration of the treatment. Sounds more convenient.

All the possible issues and side effects are discussed, including some “thinning” of the hair. In the scheme of things it’s not such a big deal, but in reality, it’s a huge.

The appointments are made.

#IIikemyheairjustthewayitis