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Wonderful
Greetings Lisa,
Wonderful that you are there for your sister. You have come to the right place....for the facts and support that will help. You can use all those facts and prayers for the power and punch she will need to FIGHT this mess. Bunch of Warriors Women here that will lovingly share all the tools you need....diet, lab reports, new meds, etc....and prayers.
Yes, the chemo does get worse with each dose. That is a fact for most of us. BUT ...when it is done you do climb out of that hole. Talk to the oncology nurse team and the doctor....keep a list, a note book and copies of every thing. If one med does not work.....there are so many others. The nurses work directly with the patients each day and know more about what works and the different meds she can try. You have already learned that stopping some meds cold turkey does not work. It is OK to listen to your body and be a couch potato on those days you need to rest. It is OK to cry your heart out ....like in the shower ....and wash them down the drain and get ready to FIGHT. Heck, just plan a 10 minute whine, moan and pity time for each day....and say.....OK...done with that.....some one with better math skills could tell you there are now tons of minutes to breath in and out, smell the flowers and listen to the music of those laughing kids. Use the chemicals necessary to FIGHT. It is OK to be angry with HIM about this but then you realize that you need HIS strength and loving support for this FIGHT ! Her faith is still there ....waiting for her to give it over to HIM.
Emotionally is such a rough time for her right now. Please continue to try to help her get out and about.....even with a baby step of 5 mintues out. There are groups that can help with make up, wigs and hats and such. Many of us get several hats, fun wigs, what ever it takes. Is there a b/c suvivor in her church that could help?
HUGS, Bonnie
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