Day 7 after Cycle 1 Chemotherapy - 27 Apr 2025

Day 7 after Cycle 1 Chemotherapy


SPO2 = 98
BP = 138/96
Pulse = 68
Weight = 66.6 kg
Temp : 36.2C

After the medication I took last night, there were no signs of hiccups and I slept well.  Breakfast was egg-prata at 18 Tai Seng.

Lunch was minced chicken porridge and I tried some luo han guo tea from Hock Hua.  But it seemed to contain too much raw sugar and was sweet.  Maybe I'll try the one that Mei Yee recommended. Also took a lot of pains to organise my Schedule of Assets.  It's a balancing act, especially when I strategised my investments, insurance and loans during the time when I thought I would live to a very ripe old age.  But things have changed and it has thrown a spanner into the works.  I'll need to consult Eric and my RMs again for a review soon.

Submitted the appeal to Astra-Zeneca for subsidies.  Hope they can grant me some to ease some of the financial burden.  

Soft stools today, but not a full fledged diarrhea.  Also sense a bit of hoarseness and my voice sounded raspy and softer.  Also noticed some white growth on the inside of my left cheek.  Not an ulcer nor was it painful, but it left an irritating feeling as though I something in my teeth. I continued religiously with the gargling routine with the clinic's mouth wash.

Had wraps for dinner with blanched chicken breast and fish sticks, broccoli and steamed vegetables with mushroom soup.  Will take my soluble fibre later.  

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