Tuesday, April 12, 2011

First Chemo Day

April 12, 2011 – First Chemo Day
I had radiation and chemo today and it got a bit boring after the 3rd hour of chemo. But other than feeling a bit strange and slightly tired, I was ok. They have wireless there so I was able to use my laptop and maintain my porn habit (just don’t tell anybody). They gave me fluids, nausea meds, steroids and other stuff before the chemo. So far no nausea at all. Maybe my body hasn’t yet figured out it is being invaded. My salivary glands seem to know something is up as they appear to be heading for the exits already. I just hope they took some cancer cells out the door with them. Taste is still intact though. First sign of pain (mild so far) as I noticed it on the left side below my ear when I chewed something. Nothing in the throat yet.

Emotions – Still feeling damned good thank you. Not much anxiety about what’s coming up and I guess it’s because I’m prepared – as well as I can be.  Joanne is still suffering more than I am at this point. More wine Joanne, more wine.

3 comments:

  1. Thanks for the updates Ben. Best from out West.

    Don & Sig

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  2. Good sense of humor. Way to go!

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  3. Ben, Please feel free to contact me if you need a ride to the doctor (910-470-9753). I am home most days and hate to think of you driving when you feel so awful. Annette Bullard

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