Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Leftover AC

I recently finished my chemo. It will be three weeks since my last chemo treatment tomorrow. My chemo theraphy had the nickname "AC", it's an old theraphy of two very tough drugs. One of the hardest chemo drug combinations out there. It was a devasting chemo, leaving me sick and weak. I would have the treatments once every three weeks.

I've been working on strengthing myself. I know that I'm getting stronger. I'm driving now. I am going into the office half days rather than working from home all day. I've done wash and folded clothes (even though it was so exhausting that I was sweating and had to rest for a half hour afterwards). I've cooked a meal (do you know how hard it is to cook). I've even cleaned my kitchen (men just don't know how to do dishes and clean kitchens).

I've still been sick, but after tomorrow the road should get easier as for now there are no more "AC" injections. The sickness will just be leftovers from previous chemo treatments. Rainer has been teasing me that I'm getting peach fuzz on my head where new hair is growing back in. I think he's wrong, I think I've just been washing my head more and it's softer. I can't wait for the leftovers to be gone from the refrigerator, my body. All I have to do is get stronger and wait. Once again, I hate waiting......

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

So glad that you are doing better. Take it slow, and let your strength build up. Remember it takes a lot of energy to heal, so when you are tired don't push yourself, take a nap. Hopefully soon it will get warmer and you'll be able to sit outside and watch the girls play.
Take care,
Cindy