I've just managed to spill very hot water over my hand. And to make matters worse, it's the side where the lymph nodes were taken. *sigh*
So here I am, slathered in fresh aloe juice (that poor plant, but as one friend mentioned, atleast it is earning its keep!) and trying to type using only two fingers of my right hand. Apologies for typos! *lol*
But it brings home to me that this whole experience doesn't stop just because the treatment has ended. I'm having episodes of breathlessness, although they are decreasing in frequency and I have to be 'aware' of one arm/hand's reduced lymphatic drainage at all times. Both of these things are treatment related (okay, the jury is still out over the shortness of breath, but it seems very likely) and in the case of injury to the right hand, will be with me for life.
I've read many women's blogs who say that cancer effects everything that they do. But surely they mean it's the effects of treatment rather than the cancer, that is the on going problem?
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Sorry to hear about the accident with the hot water, it never rains but ir pours, Having just completed the first cycle of chemo, I agree it is the treatment that is the problem not the cancer - I was wiorking full time before I started this and felt fine so I am sure nothing has changed cancer wise - it's just the flaming chemo!
I, for one, am looking forward to the end of treatment and the recovery period afterwards - at least there waiting for the chwmo to be made up will be over if nothing else!
Sorry to hear about the accident with the hot water, it never rains but ir pours, Having just completed the first cycle of chemo, I agree it is the treatment that is the problem not the cancer - I was wiorking full time before I started this and felt fine so I am sure nothing has changed cancer wise - it's just the flaming chemo!
I, for one, am looking forward to the end of treatment and the recovery period afterwards - at least there waiting for the chwmo to be made up will be over if nothing else!
I'm not obviously breathless, but I used to be able to sing two lines of a hymn without taking a breath, but now, it is a struggle to do one. Maybe I should practice more to sing in sentences, and sustain the tone. I was singing "Clementine" in the park this morning, but as I have a cold as well, it was a bit croaky.
You have my sympathy but I also understand what you mean. I felt fine before being diagnosed with Malignant melanoma. The problems came from the surgery etc. I am only just back on here after having a wide local excision/skin graft and Sentinal node biopsy where 3 nodes were removed from groin. 48 hr bed rest then trying to get around on crutches with a plaster cast around my ankle for the next 2 weeks really started taking its toll on my upper body muscles! I have three areas that need attention (I will look like a patchwork quilt lol) and any one can be uncomfortable - none of this before the diagnosis!
Oh no, I hope it heals quickly and you are back using all your fingers soon. I agree its the treatment thats the problem and notthe cancer, mind you only had my first cold cap and chemo yesterday. Felt great today - so over did and not feel shattered - that'll teach me to be so cocky and blase!
