Jacqueline's Cancer Journey

 I must admit that the last week has been a bit of a challenge. Even though fatigue has been my greatest challenge thus far, the added anemia through in a whole new dimension. The high doses of Iron seem to be helping and not causing a lot of havoc with my digestion as I was warned about.  I am enjoying my time off- a sleepover with the gals, good food, a family dinner, pickle ball, yoga, gentle hikes in the mountains, meeting with clients, writing, reading an awesome book (The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd), it feels so good and almost normal. I have been sad when I haven't been able to read or focus or even follow directions. I even ventured out in nature with a friend to take some headshots with my bald self. I'd like to say it wasn't vanity, but there has been some hesitancy to be around people, in person and on zoom, with my bald head. My long hair has been such a big part of me for so long. This week I get vaccinations (Covid and flu) this week and am hoping I don...

 Woot! On 10/7/2022 I completed my 4th and final AC treatment and I'm very excited. The treatment went well. My biggest challenge  is still fatigue possibly enhanced by the fact that I am anemic. I have enough Iron in my body, yet because of the state of my red blood cells, the iron is not begin transferred and used. I have this clear liquid that comes out of my nose unexpectedly and found out that it's because my nose hair are gone. Such a small thing that I didn't consider. I am continually grateful for all the kind words, cards, food, gifts, prayers, time and energy and as far as the juices go, because of my flavor changes I have 2 gotos--Local Love (predominantly beet juice and their carrot and ginger raw soup). My cravings remind me of pregnancy where some days some things are appealing and other days not so much.  I have been falling a sleep really early and therefore now waking up WAY too early. I am hoping to correct this during my mini-break . Now I have 3 weeks ...