Aside from that, the Prenisone didn't seem to make me as grumpy this round either, but it has made me swell up quite a bit. I'm not sure if you can tell in this photo (which was me trying to win Tragically Hip tickets on "Tank Top Tuesday" from The Zone 91.3 FM) but if you look at my arms, my normal muscle definition is pretty much gone; not from losing much of it, but from the surrounding tissue expanding. Ugh, feeling bloated is uncomfortable.
I'll finish by asking... does anyone have any ideas for my next post? Questions about the treatment or side-effects? Maybe about what's going on in my mind during this whole experience? Questions about cancer in general, or what it's like to be a patient at the BC Cancer Agency? I need some ideas, so ask me anything in the comments and I will expand upon them in my next entry!
Thanks for reading,
Christopher
As someone very interested in doctor-patient communication and the partner of a med-student, I'd love to hear about your experiences within the medical establishment, things you think they're doing well and things you would change if you could. Also, I'd love to hear about the conversations you've had with really anyone about diet and lifestyle and the mitigation of disease(although you already have a super healthy lifestyle to begin with). Just some ideas! I've been enjoying your blog so much, you're a fantastic writer, and I'm looking forward to really anything you write. Hugs and so much love!! ~A
ReplyDeleteSorry -- that was from me - Amy J. My google profile wasn't updated :-/
ReplyDeleteI would suggest you continue to update, and vent, and maybe self-analyze,because I think that's healthy, and also interesting from a reader's perspective. I have also enjoyed your music add-ons to your blogs. More of them, and a discussion of why you picked them would be cool. You take care, mate, cheers, xelA.
ReplyDelete1) Your interactions with nurses at the clinic!
ReplyDelete2) Music - what are you listening to to keep your spirits up?
3) Write more about the Game