So....talk about.....CANCER SUPPORT THREAD !!

[Lunachick]

The first two days I'm fine. Friday I started to feel tired and a little achey, but not too bad and went to sleep early. Saturday was hot 93 and muggy, and I couldn't do a thing. Bleah. I just sat around all day, I don't like to do that but really had no choice.

I also get this mental thing: everything seems weird to me! Anything cheery on TV is WEIRD, being outside in my garden just to look at things - WEIRD. Even my chickens look weird, wait a minute, they ARE weird!

I know it's only for a few days that I feel this way, and I really shouldn't complain (considering...) but all I wanna do is get those days behind me !! Today I feel a wee bit normal.

I found that if I drink A LOT of water to flush the crap out of my system, that I feel better sooner. The thing is, I have to remember that.

For two whole weeks after treatment I feel great, like my old self, but I tend to forget that after a treatment I have to go through the blahs for a few days.

My chemo visit was a little sad. Too many people looking lost and hopeless. One woman kept asking me to pray for her.

She's my age and has 6 children, her youngest - a daughter is only 17. She was there helping her Mom. This woman has breast cancer and it spread to her arm and leg. she uses a cane now and isn't very steady on her feet, the nurses have to watch her when she gets up to use the bathroom. I get nervous watching her - please don't fall down! Everybody nods off then wake up when their chemo is done and shuffle out. And if they're not done yet, they all keep looking up at their bags to see how much time is left with the drip. Where I go the Dr. is a blood specialist, some of the patients are there for a blood disorder. They're the cheerful ones, they only come in for about 20 mins to a half hour for treatment (usually a small bag of blood). One woman told me she has to come in once a week for the rest of her life. Something to do with no iron in her blood.

Another hot one today, I want to see if I can manage getting my tomatoes in the garden, it's only been two weeks that I've been trying to do this. Yesterday I bought a huge watermelon and walked out the back door and smashed the thing on my patio......the chickens came a running!

Amie!

JJ - how's Ellie?

 

[Damummis]

I am SOOOO glad you posted. I was getting worried about you.

If you lived closer I would be more than happy to help in the garden.

Rest, rest and rest. I know you don't want to hear that but your body needs it. You can't fight a war on no rest.

Just really glad to hear from you.

 

[Opa]

Luna, you are entitled to grumble for time to time. What you are going through is difficult and you are handling it with such good humor and dignity that you are an inspiration to us all. You stay in my prayers.

 

[HennyJenny]

Luna,
I am still just amazed by your wonderful attitude. I am sure by this time I would be wallowing inself pity and you contine to be an inspiration. I always thought it was weird in those treatment centers that everyone was in the open together. I suppose there is a reason for it but it seems like there would be a time or two a person would like a little solitary peace. If you can't get your tomatoes in the garden put them in a big pot. There will be less weeding a maintenance and youcan keep them closer to you physically. Take care! You continue to be in my thoughts.
Jenny

 

[CoyoteMagic]

Just take your time! I had my treatments on Thursday, and I knew on Sunday morning life was going to go to he77 for the next 5. I drank milkshakes and lots and lots of water on those 5 days.

Heres a question for you. Can you smell the chemo? When you sweat? When you use the potty? For the first week I would smell this metalic smell. I was worried about letting Spook give me "kisses" as I didn't know if this stuff would make her sick. Lurchie called the vet to check and make sure. He assured me that by the time the chemo started being sweated out my pores it had already been broken down to the point that it wasn't toxic. He told Lurchie to tell me that I just needed to let Spook do her job taking care of me and that she wouldn't be harmed by giving "kisses".

Let me suggest you wait until the evening to go out and work in your garden. It's too dang hot out there in the middle of the day to try to be planting. But yes you do need to get these Jersey 'maters in the ground. Most folks don't understand and think they are all the same, but I know!
Nothing beats the taste of a Jersey 'mater straight from the vine.

 

[Elite Silkies]

Glad to hear from. Your always in my prayers.

 

[3goodeggs]

Quote:
Drink as much water as you can.

'The solution to pollution is dilution.' I do not know who said that, but it is a motto I go by when I feel sick.
(I don't think it will help the gulf though...

)

 

[ozark hen]

Everyone of you fellow byc'ers are in my prayers. You gals are an inspiration to us all. We all need to pray or send positive thoughts for all of us. Luna and Coyote...you continue to boggle the mind and give hope to all.

 

[WriterofWords]

Luna, I'll bet you are an inspiration to all those other patients around you, as much you inspire us you have to be.

 

[matthewschickens]

I am sorry this is happening to you

It is God's will

How are the chickens?