Summary:
I received my first chemo treatment on October 17th.
I’m doing okay so far.
Thanks for your prayers and support.
A Milestone:
After my treatment on Tuesday, I was attached to a portable infusion pump for two days which has now been removed. Thus ends the first round of my chemotherapy infusion.
Now we wait for the medication to settle in and hopefully do its job and wreak havoc on the cancer.
I experienced some minor reactions while receiving the chemo, but thankfully, so far, my side effects have been mild.
I’ve been so thankful for the many well wishes and prayers. It’s amazing that, being in a position of little control and a lot of need, the kindness of people and the grace of God have been very humbling.
During my five hour infusion, I saw other patients come and go, and I realized everyone is there for the same purpose and hoping and praying for the same outcome, but there are so many different medicines and infusion durations. Chemotherapy really is different for everyone.
Time went by relatively quickly, and with the port in my chest, it also allowed free use of both hands, so I was able to work for a bit. The staff was so kind, informative, and professional.
I didn’t think I was scared, but when I first started receiving the infusion, I felt a wave of relief come over me that at least we’re trying to treat it, and I am beginning the biggest “debugging event” of my life.
In most distance sports, you have to pace yourself in order to run the race from start to finish. I’m glad that I am off to a decent start. Thanks for running this race with me.
Gratefully,
P
