hipgrandma's Cancer Blog
December 2, 2006
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I’m happy report that chemo #3 has been quite a bit easier than the last two cycles—no extreme hand and foot pain, no debilitating head rash, almost no acid reflux, no diarrhea. Dan really keeps on top of my symptoms with the herbs and treatments, so I feel sure that’s why things continue to get better.
Mainly I would say that I feel yucky—real yucky. My brain seems swathed in a gluey substance and I guess my mood does, too. I wouldn’t say I am feeling depressed, just sort of flat. I hope and expect to fluff back up within a couple of days.
I’m not sure if I’m feeling half-empty or half-full about the fact that I’m at the chemo midway—three down, three to go. I try to view it optimistically, but, on the other hand, how on earth am I supposed to do this three more times??
Next chemo is on December 19th—our 24th anniversary.
Here I am receiving chemo #3:
01.09.07 - 
Thanks for your support -
I like the photo. Glad chemo three is a bit better than the last two.
Hey Jane! You look great! I know exactly how you’ll do it 3 more times…the same way you did the first 3! One treatment at a time, I know you’ll get through this with flying colors.
hi mom,
I know the thought of enduring three more chemos is gut-wrenching…but we need to slay this cancer demon! Your family and friends need another 50 years out of you! you have to meet all of the grandchildren that haven’t been born yet! All of the great-grandchildren! Cancer sucks…chemo sucks…but chemo is our tool to getting back our healthy hipgrandma. We need you and love you! Even if you had 50 more chemos we’d all be here to help you through it….3 more isn’t so bad..you can do it.(I am not trying to minimze your pain!)
Kai, Jeff and I are here no matter what!
love, Ariella
You look beautiful bald. Keep the faith and don’t ever lost that smile…..
Dearest Jane,
As the the full moon reflects the sun’s light even this moment in the pre dawn dark so does my heart bathe in the radiant luminosity that explodes from your courageous magnificent spirit. My darling daring dashing Jane you are the Great Goddess of my universe and I adore you more than words could ever contain. Every breath I take sings a prayer for my beloved. Every beat of my heart is a pranam from my heart to yours. I am blessed by and cherish life at your side.
Love,
Daniel