Monday, August 15, 2011

C Minus 11 hours ...

C is for the dreaded CHEMO  ...  an adventure I begin in 11 hours.  Hoping that I will be able to write during the five to six hours that I'll be tethered to an IV that will be infusing my blood with the potion that is going to rid my body of all microscopic remnants of the cancer that was found in my useless uterus - which was yanked out on June 3.  It was my least favorite body part ... so I'm happy to be rid of it ... and, of course, the cancer that was eating away at endometrial wall of said body part.


This is going to be another one of those "character building" experiences.  I'm feeling surprisingly calm tonight ... hoping I can get some sleep so that I'm strong enough to kick some cancer ass tomorrow.


Thank God for Ativan and for my wonderful circle of friends.  Both do wonders for keeping my anxiety level from going off the charts.







3 comments:

Heather Stewart said...

Benita...thinking of you, sending healing energy!!

My yanking, thankfully, was not what you have endured, but I didn't know that for a while...so I can only empathize. But, here's to some cancer-ass kicking today!

Here's a game that everyone can participate in, what's a good theme song list for cancer-ass kicking? ;)

Go git 'em!
hugs
Heather

Heather Stewart said...

oops...I'm a day late...but hey, the sentiment still counts! ;)

Suzanne said...

Hey there Benita:
How are you feeling? I'm happy to see that you embark on this final, and scary, part of the healing journey with your usual humor. Kick that cancer's ass and stay in touch. I'm here if you need something.
hug
Suzanne