My Cancer Story: Chemo Preparation

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Friday I attended my Chemo 101 class. I learned more than I wanted to know and way more than my mind can comprehend at this point, and I don't even have "chemo brain" yet.  Which I learned is an actual thing. Basically, it's like pregnancy brain, mom brain and zombie brain - basically you're temporarily real dumb, living life in a bit of a haze. I can't decide if I'm at a disadvantage due to my current mom brain state or if I'm at an advantage - I mean, I have been functioning as a sleep deprived mom of 2 boys, maybe the Chemo fog will seem normal? I'm gonna hope so!

I toured the Chemo floor (UF Cancer Center) and know where I'll be receiving the treatments. I have my list of drugs that will be in my Chemo regime (I'm trying to stay of Google). I'm learning new lingo and I'm amassing a stockpile of hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap. In short, I'm trying to prepare the best I can for treatments.

Today, I took the next step toward treatment. I had my Chemo port placement surgery. As far as procedures go, this one was as easy as it gets. I remember talking with the nice nurses while they were getting me all positioned on the table. Next thing I knew, I was in the recovery area talking to a new nurse. Easy peasy. Big shout out to anesthesiologists everywhere - mad love from me! 

So, here it is folks, my Chemo port. 





  


2 comments

  1. For what it’s worth,you look cute! Love your writing and love you!

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  2. Annie you are so brave and are going about this whole adventure with such logic and rationality! I am sorry you have to go through this! At the very least, your readers are learning much from you about not only breast cancer, but resilience and faith. Love you!

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