No longer a chemotherapy infusion virgin

[mayalin]

So, let me tell you something that impressed me about the infusion center where I spent my day yesterday. The nurse easily got my IV in on the first try and I don't even have a bruise. This is remarkable for me, and gave me a lot of respect for her skill. It's not tender, either. The nurse was very upbeat and positive and clued-in to me and

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[nightsinge]

Argh.

I can't begin to imagine how that feels. I'm so glad that you do "blog your little soul out" so that we have a tiny glimpse.

Have you read that "Crazy Sexy Cancer" book? I'm curious to know what you think of it.

Blessings and light and wishes of joy to you.

[mayalin]

I have the Crazy Sexy Cancer book and have skimmed bits of it. I think she's amazing, but very different from me. I'm honestly not much of a reader these past few months, but I know I'll return to that book. Have you read it? What do you think?
Lots of warm wishes to you as well.

[nightsinge]

No, but I saw her on Oprah's "cancer episode." She seemed impossibly bright and positive. I mean, that's fantastic and I'm very glad for her, but it just...doesn't seem real or possible to me. Hell, I was freaking out about my throat surgery two months ago and we were pretty certain that was benign.

Maybe you have the right of it--we're all different people. Why should anyone expect to deal with something in a similar way? Besides, then folks get the idea that there's a "right" way to deal with terminal illness...and that's just wrong.

[bestekeni]

Fuck cancer, indeed.

FUCK CANCER.

I think I might make a cross-stitch sampler that says that.

oh yes.

[mayalin]

http://subversivecrossstitch.com/

This is a company that sells great cross stitch patterns. I've made like three of their fuck cancer things. enjoy!

Re: oh yes.

[bestekeni]

...wow. I didn't even know this existed. My mind, it is blown.

Re: oh yes.

[mayalin]

oh the bad, or do I mean good? directions that that store could take you.