Ugghh!

The first week was rather easy, but the first day of week two has me worried. Some of the side effects are starting to set in a little. I guess I should get used to this fatigue feeling. It has become rather extensive. It went away with sleep a few days ago, but now it is becoming a little pesky. I will keep fighting though, I will just have to be more efficient with my energy. Learn to use what i can, when I can with the most effectiveness.

Honestly, I am not sure if it is the radiation or the chemo, but that really doesn't matter anyway. They appear to cause similar symptoms, and they both prescribe the same over-the-counter approach to many of the side effects. I am being realistic, but I still haven't had any large amount of hair to fall out! I just can't seem to shake this fatigue.

Josh

Checking In

Well this week has gotten off to a pretty good start. I have all my medications and everything is running on schedule. I have yet to really have any serious side effects. I experience occasional pain along with a little bit of nausea, but nothing really too bad. The radiation is still going good also. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I don't experience many side effects, but I am being realistic. When they screen you for side effects I respond no to many of them, but the doctors say that it is early and that the effects are residual.

Another experience that has been hard has been seeing children cancer patients, probably the most difficult thing for me to see so far. However, one good thing is that there are dogs that come out to support cancer patients. They are always there for the children and they are next to them most of the way. I really think that is awesome! You can see the kids get really excited (dogs too!) when they meet each other. Hell...I get excited when I see the dogs.

Peace
Josh