Still Smiling 💗

It’s been one full week since my first chemo infusion. I still wake up every day thinking, “Is this really happening?!” It’s been less than a month since my official diagnosis, but it feels like a lifetime.

As I mentioned in my previous post, the infusion went well, and over the last week I’ve had very few side effects, which I’m incredibly thankful for. Monday, day 5, was the dreaded “chemo fatigue,” and wow, did it take me down. I barely opened my eyes all day. It’s not just being tired. It’s not the kind of fatigue where you can take a nap and bounce back. It felt like my body went into deep hibernation to reboot and recover. I was told day 5 would be the hardest, and it absolutely was.

As an oncology patient, I get “all the perks” - a dietitian, social worker, physical therapist, pharmacist, and more. I’ve been slowly working my way through that list of specialists and taking advantage of all the ways they can help me.

I have been able to keep working remotely, which has helped maintain a sense of normalcy for me, plus, I truly love my job. But, I miss the people, I hope to be back in the office soon once my immune system has recovered a bit. 

I’ve also been getting out every day for a small walk, even if it’s only 20 minutes. Movement is so important, especially during treatment, and it helps both my body and my mind.

My mantra this week: There is always something to smile about.

Thanks for following my journey. 💗