Well, what can I say... this AC chemotherapy is different from the previous cycle in a few ways.
Mainly, the ongoing fatigue, overall weakness doesn't really last just a few days, but is an ongoing struggle for a week now. If before, by Monday I was back to normal and was able to function well for at least three days before the next treatment, now every day I have to lie down for a few hours, and for several days that is ALL I did.
Surprisingly, the hardest day was exactly a week later. AC chemo requires two weeks of recovery time, so all of a sudden, Thursday rolls in and it was the first time in three and a half months that I didn't need to go to Dana Farber for an infusion. Maybe it is psychosomatic, but from Wednesday to Thursday the night was hell on wheels -- nausea, sweats, insomnia and incredible weakness --- lasted all night long into all day Thursday.
As Friday rolled in, I expected more of the same, but I woke up as if nothing happened and it was an easy day. Granted I had two friends flying into Boston to visit me and I suspect that also made a difference.
I mean, who knew that all it takes to beat chemo-induced fatigue is a couple of good friends and some quality time together?
© Malak Meleka
ReplyDeletePublished by Family Friend Poems July 2016 with permission of the author.
When someone's having a bad day,
A smile could go a long way,
So make sure to put one on
And keep it until the day is gone.
You don't know what this deed
Could do for a friend in need.
It might save them from the pain
Of a sadness they cannot contain.
Don't ask what a smile can do
Because I'm sure it once helped you.
Published by Family Friend Poems July 2016 with permission of the author.