This was as close to a 'normal' week as any I can remember over the last 6 months.
Beyond some pain that isn't worth discussing, I had no medical issues. No chemotherapy, no surgery, noone digging, cutting, piercing or poisoning. Noone touching me.
It's odd how something so banal can be so sweet. I took real pleasure in having a week off any kind of treatment.
What if doctors would consider this when planning a course of treatment? Would the benefit of a week off just outweigh rushing into the next step of treatment?
On Monday I'm due to be measured and kitted out for my forthcoming radiation experience. After that, the rest of the week off again. I'm going away for a few days. My first flight since December 31st. Long dreamt about, but now that is is looming, I'm not so sure. Staying home is quite an adventure unto itself.
Slowly, I feel myself healing from the chemotherapy. Hair has begun to grow. Horribly, in the least desireable places first. Did I expect anything different? I suspect my new head hair is going to be a lot whiter than before, but we shall see. My skin is starting to feel human again. I probably never wrote about the clammy creepy crinkly feeling my own skin gave me towards the end of chemo. Noone else noticed, but I could feel it. Most of all, I seem to have more energy than before and lots of enthusiasm, without too much to direct it at.
I started walking/running. Very little. Very slowly. Once again I smelled the earth of the early morning and once again, thrilled at the sweetness of the quiet and loveliness of the world before people start to wake up.
Maybe it is time for a second dog. That would keep you busy. Very very busy (something to direct all that energy at). Ha! Glad you are getting back to your old self
ReplyDeletethis is the best news io have read this week! so glad to hear you are feeling well my dear friend. i have never forgotten the support you gave me when i went through it some many years ago (22 believe it or not!) and i just wish i was nearer to you to be with you and for you.... re the radiation, i am sure u will be informed, but just in case-dont forget to put on aloe vera or some burn treatment cream after every treatment. in my case they forgot to inform me and i got so badly burnt they had to stop the treament in the middle never to be continued. so good luck my dear. i so understand your enjoying your new physical strength and also the fredom of having so much behind you....and freedom FROM all the treatments...we really appreciate the simple things in life after all that....keep it up my dear. tons of love an dhugs
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