In a bizarre sort of way, I'm looking forward to my next chemo session tomorrow morning. It's not quite a day at the spa, but it is a day focused on me. I can sit in my comfy chair and watch tv or surf the net or read or nap, while people bring me things.
I do, of course, wonder how things are going to go. Each progressive session has the possibility of exacerbated side effects. But, I also have faith that I'll have the tools to get through what comes my way.
I visited my dermatologist today, and she has prescribed a steroid foam for my itchy head. The pharmacy had to order it, so I won't be able to try it until tomorrow. I'm looking forward to that great big bolus of Benadryl they'll drip into me in the morning. Better living through pharmacology.
As a treat for myself, today I bought a few more soft jersey caps for my head, and then the coup de grace, I went to Charming Charlie, a massive accessories store, and bought all sorts of big out-of-character earrings, scarves, and brooches for my new look. If I could have figured out how to use it, I would have bought a tiara too.
Now, I must go to bed. I need my beauty sleep for tomorrow.
P.S.
I had another blood draw this morning, but the "Master" was nowhere to be found. Still was a pretty good stick...but not nearly as entertaining.
Dear Beth,
ReplyDeleteI hope that you have a nice relaxing day without stress. Shame the 'Master' wasn't there, he sounded like fun!
What a nuisance that not only does the hair fall out when you have chemo, but the scalp is itchy too, I hope the cream you get sorts that out.
Sounds like a good idea giving yourself a few treats, the earrings, brooches etc, think the tiara might have been a bit over the top, lol!
Take care, thinking of you,
Love Angela
One good thing about having all boys - you're always the Queen! :)
ReplyDeleteHope everything went well!
Take care,
Becky