Preparing for your first chemotherapy infusion can be overwhelming. I didn't know what to bring or where to start. There were of course the necessary items as directed by the doctor. I soon realized comfort items would be essential and getting though the difficult treatments. We have put together a list of common items to consider.
I dodged the many calls, texts, emails and messaging through social media. I didn’t want to talk about me, cancer and anything in between. I drifted into avoidance and depression. My life as I knew it was spinning out of control. People reached out and I ran the other way. I didn’t want pity or to deal with others emotions and I certainly didn’t want to tell my horrific story over and over again.
Once my team of doctors gave me a plan, I felt some relief. Now I knew how we were going to attack. I decided right then, and there I was beating this, and that was that…..
Preparing for your first chemotherapy infusion can be overwhelming. I didn't know what to bring or where to start. There were of course the necessary items as directed by the doctor. I soon realized comfort items would be essential and getting though the difficult treatments. We have put together a list of common items to consider.
I dodged the many calls, texts, emails and messaging through social media. I didn’t want to talk about me, cancer and anything in between. I drifted into avoidance and depression. My life as I knew it was spinning out of control. People reached out and I ran the other way. I didn’t want pity or to deal with others emotions and I certainly didn’t want to tell my horrific story over and over again.
Once my team of doctors gave me a plan, I felt some relief. Now I knew how we were going to attack. I decided right then, and there I was beating this, and that was that…..
One day I was so sick I couldn't get up from the bathroom floor. When my daughter came to see me I sent her away ashamed for her to see me that way……
I had mastered the art of taking care of everything and everyone. Then came the words that knocked me off my feet…….
