Apr. 9, 2021
CHEMO & RADIATION THERAPIES about to begin
Friday, April 9, 2021 4:16 PM
The long awaited visit to the Medical Oncologist at Abbotsford Cancer Clinic was an hour spent with very caring and thorough Doctor and nurse.
CHEMO Schedule
- Each chemo I.V. therapy will be 5 hours long.
- First chemo appointment will hopefully happen within a week or two.
- After each therapy, there is a 3 week break until the next.
- 3 therapies over a 9 week period (Approx. by the end of June)
RADIATION Schedule
- 5 weeks of 5 days a week
- 3 week break before chemo starts again
CHEMO Schedule
- Back to the same 9 week routine for chemo again.
- Hopefully finished by November
HAIR LOSS -Guaranteed
- I ordered a wig yesterday, hopefully will have within 2 wks.
NAUSEA
- Medications to minimize symptoms
The word 'chemo' put the seriousness of 'cancer' into perspective. I experienced relatively moderate amounts of dread over the testing, diagnosis, surgery & recovery. The hardest part has been the not knowing, or not getting on with whatever was coming next. Well, it's here! And it's become very real.
There is a lot of 'teaching' material to go over regarding all that I can do to keep healthy & minimize discomfort.
I know that I am being carried by grace, as I am experiencing peace and 'fortification' (is the word that comes to mind). Strength for the journey.
Thank you for your love and care for me. I appreciate your good wishes and prayers. God bless you. I hold you in my prayers, hoping you have peace in your heart! Xoxoxo