First chemotherapy rounds
31 May 2024
Kia Ora whanau
Over the last 10 weeks I have been attending chemotherapy once a week, at first it was very tiring having this medicine run through my body and my body trying to adjust. So far I have not lost any hair even though I shaved it head before chemo started, it is growing back different it is very fluffy and course. I have two more sessions of this type of chemo and then I will not be taking a break but continue straight into the next 12 week rounds of the more intense chemo, this one will take my immune system right down. So as I buckle up for winter and possibly a rough ride, I am excited that I have almost done the first length. It has been a big struggle cabin fever, too cold to go out and also very afraid of this time of year alot of sickness in the community. I was very sick for 3 weeks and I really don't want to go through that again. My kids have been great at understanding and keeping routine has been stabling for this journey. I have had to deal with some personal stuff and for that reason I started back at therapy and I have got the girls into counselling also. I have been quietly doing a Maori course on being a Maori practioner, which is keeping my mind on my mahi. Cant wait for spring time, I should be done with all the chemo and moving into the radiation phase of treatment and I should be able to return to work, I can't wait. May open this donation page again.
Really focusing on my overall health. Thank you for ongoing support, it's very appreciated xx.
