Making my way through another week and feeling better as the days go by, heading towards treatment #5. My energy level is definitely taking a hit, but my sinuses have cleared up. I'm having quite terrible headaches almost every day but they do seem to pass if I can get myself moving and sidetracked with something else to focus on. Tylenol helps a bit but its something I'll have to talk to my doctor about this week. My teeth and gums were aching for about 10 days something fierce. I wanted to take a pair of pliers and rip out my back teeth but instead I had a couple of Pepsi Slurpees, which helped alot but only for a short time. That pain seems to have subsided, thank goodness. I just start to feel almost normal and then it's time to blast that darn tumour with chemo. But, I'm ready for the next one!
I am trying so hard to keep my focus and stay positive while constantly visualizing what life will be like when this is all done. I've met some very kind ladies who've beat this and told me I will too. I read books of ladies who have beat it. My friends all hug me and we talk about what we'll do when we beat it.
It makes it even tougher when I hear of someone in my community that is having such a hard time with her cancer she has chosen to go elsewhere to beat it. Someone I've never met but we have common friends. She is it giving it her everything and has so many people who want to support her in every way possible.
She has a tough road ahead of her but we all know she can do it.
If any of my friends and supporters are able to offer her some support, she has 3 beautiful babies she's fighting for every day.
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Your journey continues to be one if inspiration and strength. I don't know if you tried acupuncture but weekly treatments kept head aches, tingling of hands and feet, and general aches in check for me during my treatments. Jane Welsch at Welsch Physio & Acupuncture was absolutely awesome. I wish you and your family well! Shelley
ReplyDeleteHi Chantel. I finally was able to sit down and read your blog today (Leah L. told me about it months ago). I came upon this post where you provide the link to Chantelle's site that I put up. OMG the tears are flowing. I just wanted to thank you and wish you all the best with your treatments. Leah tells me you are doing well and it makes me very happy to hear that.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good fight and know that there is a whole crew over here that is rooting for you!
Amber