Monday, March 24, 2008

The Reality Of Living With Cancer

Kimberly's mom called yesterday and asked how I was doing. Kimberly responded with, "Oh, he is fine. Except for the diarrhea, nauseau, extreme chills, pain in his shoulders and arms, and the neuropathy. But other than that..."

Another moment happened when the first resident was examining my hernia knot on my stomach. She asked does is hurt when I touch it. I responded by asking if she could be a little more specific. I have been in alot of pain for awhile and I don't think I can really gauge it too well any more. She simply laughed and said it is yes or no. So I said yes. You had to be there...it was a funny moment. She and I both got a kick out of it.

Anyway...still making it here. I have one more treatment left and I can't wait to get it over with. I am really tired of chemotherapy. I can really see why people do not finish their treatment regimens. I also still have a low red blood cell count, so I am still battling the general feeling of being tired all the time. I get plenty of rest, but still not results.

Peace,
Josh