Tomorrow and Thursday, my appointment is 8:45 a.m.. Friday forward, I will have a standing appointment at 10:45 a.m. The hospital is about 10 minutes away, especially at that time of day.
The most discussed side effect is fatigue, though it's not clear whether it is caused by the actual radiation, or rather the pace. The schedule. The having to do it every day. That's one theory.
Some people travel greater distances to receive treatment, and that can contribute to the fatigue. Having to fit in that extra time each day can be tough. Since my 'extra' time isn't as great, I'm hoping the fatigue won't be either.
I continue to be buoyed by the love and support of so many wonderful people, family and friends. Here and faraway. Wonderful hugs and kisses and words of encouragement. And cards. Crossing the border from Monique, and crossing township lines from Patti C.
Beautiful flowers from Sue & Jim, celebrating the end of chemo. They've been brightening these past few days, and that lovely ceramic pumpkin they're in will continue to do so for long after.
I'm one lucky girl.
You are so lucky that the hospital is so close. When I was with Isis at the hospital almost 4 days per week for a 2 years period - I COMPLETELY TURNED INTO A WALKING ZOMBIE...
ReplyDeleteOh I shudder at the memories. And my dad died right in that same window of time and I frankly don't know how I put one foot in front of the other. :) Ah memories...
This will all be over soon :) :)
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I found you!!! I have you in my thoughts,prayers and heart. Come December we'll hapily get all inky and painty and have some of that lemonade!
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