Jan 22, 2010

Chemo #2

Today's chemo was easier than the first. I think it was because I knew what to expect. It's 9:00 pm and only now am I tired and feel like bed is the place to be. I was able to go out for the Friday Grant Family dinner. (Always at a restaurant - no one has to cook for 9 - 12 people!). Last time, I took a nap in the early evening and woke up with nausea and a headache. So, the simple answer was -no nap this time
The staff at the Sinai Infusion Center was once again very nice, very efficient and caring. My nurse today was Sherri. We talked about how someone else's energy can be shared to the benefit of the recipient. That's right up my alley! She encouraged me to have a positive visualization of the chemo's effect. So, instead of thinking about had bad the drugs are, I tried to think about how good there were working, just like Jeff said a few weeks ago. I closed my eyes and directed the drug to travel through my blood to go to every lymph node, all the lobes of my liver and into the alveoli of my lungs. I encouraged the drug to destroy all the cancer cells, anywhere in my body and especially the darn thing in my armpit!! Then, I opened my eyes and finished working on the Friday crossword puzzle in the paper.
Our family friend, Kathy, picked me up at Sinai and took me home. My sister Nancy drove me to pick up N. later at school. Thanks, ladies!

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  1. I hope you're having a good weekend, Jane. Take care and call me if you would like some company. ~Diane

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