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Seven months
It feels like yesterday but then again so distant. Gathering my thoughts, pieces and strength to move forward. I’m halfway through radiotherapy which so far seems to be the easiest part of the ride. Thankfully I feel more calm, my brain started working again and my mood is so much better. All this time gave me the opportunity to reflect on a lot of things. Life, health, looks, relationships… How you can lose any of the above in seconds, what it takes to stand up and start over, how the most important relationship of them all is the one with yourself. Because when you look at yourself in the mirror,…
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Symptoms during chemo
A little sum up of my symptoms during chemotherapy in case you are going through something similar. Every person has different side effects and a lot of other things can affect how you feel. Try to stay positive and focus on what you can affect! My first three treatments consisted of epirubicin in combination with cyclophosphamide, repeated every third week, total of three times. Just before the treatment I had to take a potent tablet to avoid sickness. During the first four days I received corticosteroids as well and after that injections stimulating the bone marrow for a week. Main symptoms during the first week: fatigue, needed to sleep a…
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Baby steps
New month, new plans, new trip! Recovering day by day… Trying to get back to a normal life gradually. One step at a time! That’s what they call rehab! So many aspects to consider… and the treatment is not really over! Six months have just passed… Looked at myself in the mirror the other day and for a second I wondered if all that had really happened to me. It feels so strange. But, yes it did; and it’s not over yet! I’ll try to focus on the things I can affect now. Time for a short trip! In between… Perfect time to meet more friends and new ‘little people’!…