Three days to go and I've picked up a bit. Not feeling so deeply unpleasant. My skin's really red but they say it's in good condition considering the number of treatments I've had. I've got thrush but can't feel it the way I normally do. Whether it's because of the numbness in some of the area or the Oxycontin I take am and pm, I don't know.

The slight improvement could be because I've increased the anti-nausea meds or because the staff have been very encouraging. Maybe because I have another of my sons working from home at my place this week. I guess I feel better when the conditions around me are more congenial.

Dietician has suggested that I try to eat something with texture like a weetbix (cereal biscuit that can be softened with milk). I can't stand the taste and feel of oatmeal right now.