I know chemo patients hate the side effects. I like to think I've conquered them, but each time I feel like I'm winning, another side effect rears its ugly head.
Eye twitches: so annoying! Nothing like trying to have a serious conversation while one or both eyes twitch fiercely.
Neuropathy: oh yes, fingertip pain. And foot pain. My nails actually have blotches under them.
Tummy troubles: 'nuff said.
Memory loss: um, forgot what I was going to say. Words fail me.
Red spots: no idea what they are, but they're all over my legs.
Exhaustion and low energy: I'm a middle-aged woman with a child and a full time job. I already have issues with energy and exhaustion, and this doesn't help!
Swelling: this is new. I've gained four pounds in the last couple of days, and my feet, ankles, and hands are super swollen. Ugh. Gross.
Of course, hair loss. Positives: extra time in the morning, no hair clogging drains, no worries about how it looks. Negatives: cold, cold, cold! people staring, hats and scarves. Did I mention cold?
Chemo's not fun; neither are the side effects. But the alternative is far worse.
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