Did I really get infusion #2 yesterday? Thus far my body is aware, but the symptoms are very mild indeed, for which I’m grateful, truly. B and I spend the day going to accupuncture, getting the neulasta shot to help production of white blood cells, eating wonderful chicken soup and taking a nap with our…
Going to Chemo
         Today was the first time I went with my mom to chemo. I wasn’t sure what to expect but nothing surprised me. All we did was sit in a room and wait for the process to be completed. Even though there wasn’t much to do, I pictured in my mind that the red liquid being put into my mom’s…
Giddyup Cowgirl (Day 1 Cycle 2).
We did it! There’s nothing like friends who would shave your head if you asked them to on short notice.  This includes those friends who would try like hell to change their impossible schedule…and alas, have to decline. Today was the day. The infusion went without a hitch. K drove, E came, S visited with…
9/23, Cowgirls, magic, and biblical ironies
Day 1, cycle 2, I think if we were to ask P if she were nervous, or something like it, she would deny it. But, after these few years, I can detect a layer of subtle anxiety. I think it is kind of like when sparring and somebody demonstrates that they can land a solid…
Cycle 1 Day 14
Today is the end of cycle 1.  We have made it around this course once, in really good shape. I must say that days 5-14 were very nice indeed. I’ve got a ride and lots of company for tomorrow’s infusion. I’ve got an idea what meds, ginger concoctions, massage and breathing might be helpful this time. I…
9/20 Green Tomatoes and Hair Energy
Of course I cannot just keep this blog about cancer. Life goes on and anyone who knows me knows that I’ve been steeped in the kitchen, and vow to keep my grandmothers’ italian kitchens alive. This morning is chilly. I love this weather. Those of you in the northeast know the delay to our growing season which…
9/17 Sit
I took time to sit this morning. I’ve felt good this week and have been so fortunate to have had some wonderful company. I’m interested in hearing about life and talking about other things besides intestinal discomfort and when the next infusion is.  Another one of my recipies for nourishment is quiet.  Our katz agree because they get…
9/16 Nourish
By supplementing the chemo with herbs and accupuncture, I feel like I’m putting really good compost into a barron soil. I am aware that the balance within my system is seriously being disrupted with chemo. I drew “nourish” today, after drinking my astragalus root tea which tastes nutty and sweet. Perhaps I’ll have to do…
Dizzi Drums and Dulcimer, 9/16
Just because a good friend recommended her: And because this is as much about celebrating life as about recording our experience with cancer.
9/15
I have been avoiding doing an entry because I didn’t want “A’s sacrifice” to get bumped out of first position. It’s such a profound thing to me. She’d say “Mom, it’s ok, just keep going.” or something like that.   So I’m basically describing my life in terms of the 14 day cycle (how chemo-esque), I’m on…
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