Tomorrow I go back for my second chemo treatment, and I'm beginning to feel anxious about it. I've heard the side effects get worse as you progress; I'm hoping that won't happen with me. I'm also nervous about the blood test and my "counts" that dictate whether they can treat me at all tomorrow. I desperately want to avoid missing a single treatment, but that may be a pipe dream. Only time will tell. I've been loading up on nutritional foods and supplements with an eye toward keeping those little platelets and other cells in abundance (except the cancer cells).
It was a nice weekend and I was able to do some yardwork on Saturday. I did the trimming while Elaine rode the mower. It was quality time. Today I feel good but am very aware that that will change tomorrow and in the few days that follow.
Mike
ReplyDeleteI work with your mother. I went through chemo 2 years ago for cancer myself. One piece of advice my sister in law gave me (another survivor) was to always eat beef for dinner the night before a treatment. That gives your red cells a boost.
Good luck and I look forward to your posts every day! Keep your chin up!
Margie
Thanks! We're having burgers for dinner tonight for that very reason. I really appreciate the validation and good wishes.
ReplyDeleteMike
My favorite quote on anxiety/worry: worrying is like paying interest on money you may never borrow.
ReplyDeleteBy continuing chemo, you're taking control! Kick some big C butt. All while taking names and gaining weight...
XO