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This is week 6 of the six weeks of radiation and chemo treatment. My last 5 days of the chemo capsule and the anti-nausea pill. At least for now.

I will get 4 weeks off from October 20 until the week before Thanksgiving, with no meds and no radiation and then go on a new course of treatment in late November. But the radiation is over.

I have lost hair, but mostly on the side and the back of my head. I have two wigs I can turn to. I’ll see how it goes. It’s a terrible thing to see the hair in the drain, and when brusing my hair, that almost half of my head is nearly bald. Being bald is much better when it’s a choice you make, not one that is out of your control.

Currently I feel like the symptoms that were predicted in the usual course of treatment all happened in the last 10 days for me. Since last week, I have felt kind of queasy and tired and have not had much energy or enthusiasm. I just don’t feel well or like myself.

It’s also autumn, and with the days getting shorter, I tend to feel less enthusiastic and do need more rest.

I know I said I would let my friends know what I needed during this 6 weeks, but I am so blessed to have not needed much! I have been able to cook, and drive, to work, run errands, and enjoy some simple outings with friends. What I have realized is just how many wonderful people I have in my life that would do anything to help me. I am so greateful for that! Thank you.

I have been told that after this 6 weeks of treatment, and during the 4 weeks off, some people just want to sleep. I hope that’s not the case for me. I am looking forward to not having to go to the hospital every day for radiation and bloodwork. It’s been a lot to fit that in with ny need to do a good job at work and my desire to do art at the studio. I have some creative ideas percolating but just have not been able to get to them. Hoping to be able to soon!