So, here was a rather stark reminder on my PC at work this morning for what’s next:
Back when I had breast cancer and radiation therapy every
day M-F for 6 weeks (summer 2013), the first 2 weeks were a piece of cake. I thought
“what’s the big deal?”
Then the blisters, and radiation rash, and fatigue
set in. By the last week, my skin had torn open, and I was
exhausted.
I am wondering if tomorrow is going to be a piece of cake, and
each infusion progressively worse? You know, it’s the anticipation that
is the worst. The wisdom I’ve received from friends who have gone through
chemo (and gone on to do quite well now!!) is to keep a calendar, mark it every day, and
keep going.
I keep hearing "Nodes! Shrink! Now!" in Mike Myers Scottish brogue, ala So I Married an Axe Murderer. If you haven't seen it (10+ times like me) it will be a nice treat on zoning-out days...
ReplyDeleteHe's got a huge head - there should be satellite around that noggin'!
ReplyDeleteNo kidding. His head's like Sputnik. Spherical, but quite pointy in parts.
ReplyDeleteBefore I had surgery in the spring my dad told me to "be a good soldier" and "just take the next step." Weird to hear from such an anti-establishment type but- maybe it is helpful just to see it on the Outlook like every other thing? Oh yeah, put the recycling on the curb, pick up the farm box, and chemo day too.
ReplyDeleteYup Lisa! I have to just treat it like any other appointment or task. This too will happen, and it will be done, and the next thing will come up. This time tomorrow, I'll be done. Then 5 more left. then 4...then 3... :)
Delete