It’s hard to believe my second chemo treatment was a week ago. It feels like a lifetime since then. Every day is different, yet one thing has been the same: the nausea. Still trying to find relief. The other day I had no energy and needed three naps yet I was also super restless. Another day I was able to do a couple of errands (before my WBC gets too low). A lot of times I don’t feel like doing anything – that’s the hardest. Sleep also varies; one night I’ll crash right away by 9:30, while other nights it takes forever to fall asleep or I’m up in the middle of the night.
But if previous experience serves, eventually I’ll be on the upswing. At least I’m halfway through the A/C. Supposedly the nausea is better with the Taxol regimen.
I was supposed to leave today for Nashville, for a long-awaited (and rescheduled) reunion with my speaking deaf friends, many of whom I’ve known most of my life. It’s always a good opportunity for us to recharge our batteries and be with others who just get it. I know I did the right thing in canceling my trip. On top of not feeling up for it only days after my chemo treatment, my WBC levels will be at their lowest, making me high risk for getting sick. Add the COVID risk to that, and it’s just a supremely bad idea.
On the plus side, Samara is now coming home for her Fall mid-semester break!
8 responses to “Still Here!”
Lisa, we’ll be thinking of you!!!! Miss you tons!! xox
I will stop by sometime soon because I’m doing some PT at STC. Will call first, of course. Haven’t stopped yet bc have a cold and don’t want to give it to you. xoxo
Yeah, text first. Also depends on the weather as we haven’t been letting people indoors, etc. 🙂 Thanks!!
I know all your friends will miss seeing you in Nashville and I bet they will quickly try to schedule another meet up once you give them the green light 🥰
Hola from Spain Lisa! thinking of you and hoping the coming week will be an improvement over the past week. Counting the days for you till this first yucky phase is over with. Sending hugs! 💕💕
lisa ~ of course, sorry to hear that treatment taking such a toll on you. as you said, the upside is coming. thought this discussion might interest you. it on hellorevel.com which is a site specifically for women from mid-life on, where i’ve been enjoying various zoom activities…and meeting some lovely women. TUES OCT 18. 8pET https://www.hellorevel.com/events/10-18-2022-be-breast-cancer-aware-employ-all-the-options-yv8x
hoping things get easier for you soon…and total recovery soon. ~ roz
Lisa your life is like a rollercoaster. The beauty of this is while your on this ride you know the lows will soon be followed by a high. The fact that you cancelled your much awaited trip to see old friends show such wisdom on your part. Keep making those good choices and you will cross the finish line soon enough.
So glad your daughter Samara came home . She’ll be like a breath of fresh aur💖