Here I am again - not moved much to put pen to paper or any surface at present - my life is really like a mini invasion and I am the occupied territory! Thank God for medical science and for living in the 21st century but...having to be the one on the receiving end of some of this fantastic science is alarming! I began chemotherapy last week - even writing that is just absolutely bizarre. Other people have chemo - not me!
In the past when people would mention that they knew someone having chemo I would just nod and think 'that sounds bloody awful' and then just get on with whatever I was doing: the conversation soon forgotten. Now my own life revolves around medical appointments, nurses coming to my home to give me injections and trying to figure out what I should be eating to get fit and well as soon as is possible. I used to have a lot of privacy now I am an open door. My Mum is living with us for a few months to help out and friends/family call and visit regularly. All the support is appreciated and much needed! BUT I yearn for a day alone. I'm hoping to have one soon once I've sorted out how the chemo is going to treat me during the various parts of the cycle. At the moment it's low white blood cell time so I'm trying to stay in, eat well and not breathe in too many germs!
The best part of all this - yes there is a good part - my cancer was caught and removed before it could spread to anywhere else in my body. The oncologist said - the 'chemo is my insurance policy and my cure.' I love the sound of those words!
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9 comments:
The best news possible in the circumstances. Glad to hear that cancer was caught at an early stage and that you are getting the treatment you need for a full recovery. Best wishes to you.
So good to hear that it was caught.
Make the most of all the help on hand and wishing you all the very best.
Have been wondering how things are, so pleased that they managed to catch it early enough.
Wishing you strength to get through the next stage, and quiet, lovely times soon.
xxx
thinking of you and sending healing thoughts xxx
So pleased to hear that it has been caught. Hugs for strength to get through the chemo.
lx
Oh I'm SO pleased to hear they caught it before it spread. That must have been a HUGE relief. Thinking about you and wishing you well x
Big hugs to you. JJx
Thank you all for your kind and warm thoughs here - it's nice to be back part of my writing community!
are you still OK?
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