Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
We’re back with a major update in Carol’s cancer treatment. Since the last video, Carol had a portacath fitted, started the second cycle with immunotherapy and chemo, and experienced a reaction to zoledronic acid.
In this vlog we share:
* Why we chose a portacath vs a PICC line and how it’s used
* Managing side effects (cold spells, aches) and electrolyte balance
* A reaction to zoledronic acid (bone infusion) and what nurses advised
* Carol’s hair loss journey, shaving day, and first outing with her new wig
* Day trips to Seaford, Petworth House (National Trust), and South Downs walks
* A costly parking mistake and what we learned
* A long chemo day with bloods, immunotherapy, and two chemo drugs
* News from the oncologist about the tumour size
We hope this helps anyone navigating chemo, ports, side effects, or just needing company on the journey. Thank you for your kind comments, prayers, and support. We read every one.
Chapters below for easy navigation.
If you’re new here, we travel in our campervan around the UK, share honest life updates, and try to find peace and joy in small things—walks, sea air, and good food—while we face cancer together.
00:00 Welcome back
00:07 Day 25 update
00:18 Portacath fitted (Maidstone)
00:49 Post-surgery chat and recovery
01:27 What a portacath is (vs PICC)
02:36 Pain, Emla cream, and access tips
03:23 Chemo day with the portacath
04:38 Zoledronic acid (bone infusion) reaction
05:26 Feeling rough: cold hands, aches
06:50 Temperature panic and nurse advice
07:58 Fresh air at Seaford and rest
08:41 Mackerel spaghetti comfort lunch
09:17 Parking ticket mistake (Flowbird/ANPR)
10:37 Hydration, electrolytes, DIY dioralyte
11:57 South Downs walk and ice lollies trick
12:42 Home-made electrolyte drink recipe
13:09 Hair loss timeline and shaving day
14:02 New cycle: immunotherapy + chemo day
14:28 Wig reveal and first windy test
15:32 Petworth lunch saga and meeting subscribers
16:32 Garden seats, small treats, and power trips
19:55 Second cycle logistics: bloods + long day
21:12 Oncologist check: tumour shrinkage!
22:01 Ken’s strategy during long infusions
22:52 End of day recap (round 4 complete)
23:17 Seaford day trip and two walks
24:05 Thank you for your support
Disclaimers:
* We’re sharing our personal experience only. Always follow your medical team’s advice.
* Prices/availability mentioned may change.
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This episode was filmed August 2025
#cancerjourney #dealingwithcancer
We’re back with a major update in Carol’s cancer treatment. Since the last video, Carol had a portacath fitted, started the second cycle with immunotherapy and chemo, and experienced a reaction to zoledronic acid.
In this vlog we share:
* Why we chose a portacath vs a PICC line and how it’s used
* Managing side effects (cold spells, aches) and electrolyte balance
* A reaction to zoledronic acid (bone infusion) and what nurses advised
* Carol’s hair loss journey, shaving day, and first outing with her new wig
* Day trips to Seaford, Petworth House (National Trust), and South Downs walks
* A costly parking mistake and what we learned
* A long chemo day with bloods, immunotherapy, and two chemo drugs
* News from the oncologist about the tumour size
We hope this helps anyone navigating chemo, ports, side effects, or just needing company on the journey. Thank you for your kind comments, prayers, and support. We read every one.
Chapters below for easy navigation.
If you’re new here, we travel in our campervan around the UK, share honest life updates, and try to find peace and joy in small things—walks, sea air, and good food—while we face cancer together.
00:00 Welcome back
00:07 Day 25 update
00:18 Portacath fitted (Maidstone)
00:49 Post-surgery chat and recovery
01:27 What a portacath is (vs PICC)
02:36 Pain, Emla cream, and access tips
03:23 Chemo day with the portacath
04:38 Zoledronic acid (bone infusion) reaction
05:26 Feeling rough: cold hands, aches
06:50 Temperature panic and nurse advice
07:58 Fresh air at Seaford and rest
08:41 Mackerel spaghetti comfort lunch
09:17 Parking ticket mistake (Flowbird/ANPR)
10:37 Hydration, electrolytes, DIY dioralyte
11:57 South Downs walk and ice lollies trick
12:42 Home-made electrolyte drink recipe
13:09 Hair loss timeline and shaving day
14:02 New cycle: immunotherapy + chemo day
14:28 Wig reveal and first windy test
15:32 Petworth lunch saga and meeting subscribers
16:32 Garden seats, small treats, and power trips
19:55 Second cycle logistics: bloods + long day
21:12 Oncologist check: tumour shrinkage!
22:01 Ken’s strategy during long infusions
22:52 End of day recap (round 4 complete)
23:17 Seaford day trip and two walks
24:05 Thank you for your support
Disclaimers:
* We’re sharing our personal experience only. Always follow your medical team’s advice.
* Prices/availability mentioned may change.
🟡 buy us a coffee buymeacoffee.com/Lifeistooshort
🟢 Our Amazon shop amazon.co.uk/shop/lifeistooshort
🟣 Help us grow by liking, subscribing & sharing 👍
🔵 Facebook facebook.com
🟠 Instagram instagram.com/lifeistooshort_campervan
We are Amazon affiliate members so if you purchase anything through the link we will receive a small % from the vendor.
This episode was filmed August 2025
#cancerjourney #dealingwithcancer
