A talk explaining a new idea in mobile phone technology for patients experiencing side effects from treatment, with information on how it works and the system in place. Patients can receive information about their specific symptoms from a qualified source so they can feel reassured and able to talk about their problems more freely. A former patient, Lucia gives her emotional and detailed account of her experience with the effects of chemotherapy.

In this third instalment, we hear how a variety of symptoms, including sickness, exhaustion, achey legs and a sore throat are all affecting Josephine, meaning more time in hospital due to risk of infection. The woggles are out as a physio session in the pool helps to exercise Josephine’s legs and improve her walking, however, time in the gym is cut short when unfortunately she contracts a throat infection, meaning more rest and most importantly…no talking!

It’s another busy week for Bonnie as nights out with the CLIC Sargent team and show rehearsals are only a few of the things listed in her packed social diary! As she begins to get chemo out of her system, Bonnie experiences a few nasty side effects including back pain and jitteriness, but carries on as usual and throws herself into other exciting projects. Next stop, the sea, where Bonnie tries her hand at sailing, and by the looks of things, is a natural! As the sunny weather continues, the party invitations are flooding in, as are lively renditions of unforgettable hits such as “Stacey’s Mom”, which soon gets the crowd going. After a manic week, Bonnie and her mum take a relaxing spa break and look forward to some luxury treatments….a well deserved treat I’d say!

Always equipped with excellent advice, Bonnie talks about dealing with stoma bags and explains the complex process of wearing one constantly. With her hair increasingly falling out, she updates us on the latest loss of hair and, as chemo takes its toll, she struggles with sickness and fatigue amongst getting on with her day to day life. Always one to keep busy, Bonnie has an active few days as she sees friends and family and invites some girl pals round for roast dinner, complete with a snowy setting! Keeping everything crossed, Bonnie also prepares for her latest CT scan and looks forward to her three month break from chemo before her next cycle.