Today will be my #3 chemotherapy treatment. Somebody asked me last night if I have anxiety before each treatment. The answer: Absolutely NOT. In fact, last treatment I explained to the nurse that I wanted every drop of chemo in that bag. “Don’t leave one drop in there. I want ALL OF IT inside my body.”
I’m sure I’ll be on the same regime – chemo today, followed by three days of mostly sleep. After doing some research last night, it appears that the more treatments you receive, the more tired your body becomes. If I struggle with anything throughout this cancer journey, it’s the constant exhaustion. It doesn’t work well with my normal routine. But it’s temporary and I will be patient.
Here’s to three down, five more to go before surgery. I think we’re making huge progress. I can feel it in my bones and in my heart and in my soul. Thank you friends for sharing your encouraging spirit with me.
You have that a bit backwards, Stacy....
ReplyDeleteThank YOU for sharing your encouraging spirit with each & every one of us!
I just stumbled on your blog, Stacy. I read every single post in one sitting, all the way back to the beginning.
ReplyDeleteI lost my oldest sister years ago to breast cancer. I especially remember how miserable the mouth/throat sores made her. The ONE thing that tasted good to her was Diet Cream Soda, left open to "de-carbonate". For some reason, it was hard to find. I searched high and low for the magic elixir that made my sister's daily life a little more palatable. Somehow, I always managed to find some.
I am hugging you with the same fierceness I hugged my sister.
Now, you go out there and kick cancer's ass!!!
Marjorie Armstrong