Sunday, January 29, 2012

Cancer's a Bitch!

A few things I miss since starting chemo...

manicures, happy hour, not being a germ-a-phob, diet coke, having a normal sense of smell, my hair, vanilla lattes, sushi, not being tired all of the time, a normal schedule...

Things that I have gained since starting chemo...

A sense of control over the cancer, knowing that I am doing something to kick cancer's ass, relaxing and napping whenever I please, being able to eat all the pinkberry I want...

I have a feeling that undergoing chemotherapy is a lot like being pregnant.  I have a very sensitive sense of smell, some bouts of nausea, fatigue, and many dietary restrictions.  I should avoid alcohol and caffeine and I can't eat raw foods.

Third round of chemo is going pretty well so far!  I have an appetite and am feeling pretty tired but good.  Three down...five more to go!

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