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Chemotherapy can be very rough, but the targeted therapies developed in the past few years usually mean that it's less severe than it used to be. If they've sequenced your cancer they should have a more precise way to target it, meaning your exposure level to the chemicals should be less. It's impossible to promise anything - I'm not your specialist. Whatever the treatment is in May will probably be tailored more closely to your condition.
Do whatever you can to keep up your strength and your spirit. You love outdoor photography. Maybe you can take modest walks to places you like and spend some time there composing shots. If that's too far, then whatever is closest. You probably have a dietary guide for your condition. Since you cook, perhaps you could explore options that are compatible with it to find something that you like. And be sure to stay in contact with your friends. Having them around, even if only for company, can make things a little more bearable.
Good luck and endurance.
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vash98
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ty i appreciate it
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so i decided to focus on some artwork as a way to deal with the upcoming chemo infusions
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Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:32 am |
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It looks like you're experimenting with expression. I don't recall any of your other models with the half-lidded look before. I like the effect, as it makes her seem to be focused more closely and intimately on the viewer. You may want to tweak the slighly parted lips, however, as it just shows off her lower teeth, giving her an underbite.
Focusing on your art is a good idea - and sharing it here lets us appreciate your work, so thanks, Vash98. I hope it helps keep your spirits up.
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Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:00 am |
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vash98
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i will ty
i was trying to mimic certain styles common in the 80s
on a good note i am currently cancer free and was stage one the chemo is to prevent it from coming back chemo starts next friday i kinda hope they dont put a port in
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Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:22 am |
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That's very good news about your prognosis. Catching it early really improves your chances. So that's a good point to concentrate on even when things get rough with your therapy.
Good luck with everything.
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Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:35 am |
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ty i appreciate it
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Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:55 am |
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so chemo starts tomorrow an iv and a pill this will go on till june when chemo ends
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Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:06 am |
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Take care of yourself while you're on your chemotherapy. Make sure to rest wen you can. I hope that it does the job, but isn't too rough on you.
Good luck all around.
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Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:31 am |
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ty it ran almost 3 hours in total so far the only side effect is slight neuropathy in my finger tips, lips, throat and tongue cold when i touch it feels like electric shocks when i swallow it feels like pop rocks and electricity not painful just disconcerting the other side effects of nausia and lower body issues are covered as well
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Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:30 am |
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so heres my update
the side effects ive noticed so far are neuropathy touching or drinking cold is like dealing with pure electricity
slight nausea, and fatigue and i just feel like I'm on autopilot right now hopefully i can find something to help me with the side effects
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Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:30 am |
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The neuropathy and fatigue sound like the worst of your side effects. Do you still have to deal with a walk-in freezer, like on your last job? That level of pain should require accommodation, at least until the side effect subsides.
I guess the only way to deal with the fatigue is to pace yourself and rest when you can.
You have one more round of it next month?
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Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:01 am |
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ty i dont go near the freezers except when im shopping i actually have 3 more infusions between now and june and hopefully will be enough
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Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:38 am |
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so im settled into the chemo schedule now my next infusion is friday rather i like it or not i just have to deal with it,
this leaves me with what should i do to minimize the incision scars as i already have some body issues any ideas on this would be helpful
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I wish I could offer you some helpful advice. Are the incisions from the original surgery or the chemotherapy infusions?
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Fri May 03, 2024 8:11 pm |
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