Chemotherapy

IRG said:
As a cancer surviver I can tell you now how wonderful it is to see so many good people out there, it brings immense joy to me to see the love and encouragement of everybody who has contributed to this thread. The essence of the soul is touched deeply by the energies attached to each one of us as we pass it on to those who need it. myBB, even though personally I have never met Wrathex and she is a total stranger to me, I can assure you that all your prayers and beautiful words of encouragement are so deeply appreciated and felt. I say thank you to all who have joined in this thread....

Wrath... you are a star among the galaxies and burn as bright as ever, even I look up to and admire your courage and strength. Keep fighting, you are in all our hearts!
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IRG said it all :D

Keep on smiling like that, wrathie, we're keeping you in our hearts and sending positive thoughts your way!
 
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Recovering well, and now that I'm off chemo, I'm eating like a wolf lol.

I've moved into very comfortable digs, with beautiful gardens and dreamy views of False bay from Heldervue, right over to past Hangklip, the full mountain range and the ocean and cloud and misty wisps, moons and stars above.

I'm fragile, both physically and emotionally, I weigh 45kg, I drove my friends car this afternoon, the first time I drove after the three strokes I had.

I had quite an experience during post-op recovery in the ICU ward at Vergelegen Medi-clinic
in Somerset-West, but that is another tale.

I'm on brain antibiotics and so on, but no longer being treated for cancer at my request.

I have no unresolved issues, no stresses, worries of any kind, my time to sit on the stoep and chill and giggle.

All my close friends and family are around me, and we're actually having a hell of a lot of fun.

I'm still playing Skyrim, but right now, I have Arthur from the band Akkedis here and we've been listening to music all day and night lol.
 
wrathex said:
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Recovering well, and now that I'm off chemo, I'm eating like a wolf lol.

I've moved into very comfortable digs, with beautiful gardens and dreamy views of False bay from Heldervue, right over to past Hangklip, the full mountain range and the ocean and cloud and misty wisps, moons and stars above.

I'm fragile, both physically and emotionally, I weigh 45kg, I drove my friends car this afternoon, the first time I drove after the three strokes I had.

I had quite an experience during post-op recovery in the ICU ward at Vergelegen Medi-clinic
in Somerset-West, but that is another tale.

I'm on brain antibiotics and so on, but no longer being treated for cancer at my request.

I have no unresolved issues, no stresses, worries of any kind, my time to sit on the stoep and chill and giggle.

All my close friends and family are around me, and we're actually having a hell of a lot of fun.

I'm still playing Skyrim, but right now, I have Arthur from the band Akkedis here and we've been listening to music all day and night lol.
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Good to hear :)
 
Every entry of yours in this thread brings with it such an immense appreciation of the tenacity of your spirit and resilliance.

You are awesome.
 
wrathex said:
I have no unresolved issues, no stresses, worries of any kind, my time to sit on the stoep and chill and giggle.

All my close friends and family are around me, and we're actually having a hell of a lot of fun.
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You have all the important bases covered :)
 
hey that's very good wrath......is that a pink jersey there. my fave color. you looking good hunny bunny. keep on smiling and posting and keeping us in the loop. sending you lots of love from me.
 
You are a brave soul Wrathex, an inspiration,a survivor. Words won't do justice to describe what you have been through.

Stay strong.

Keep posting, keep smiling,keep shining ;)
 
One of my favourite quotes...Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else expects you to fall apart, that's true strength.

Your courage and strength continually amaze and inspire me, Wrathex. Stay strong :)
 
Awesome news heksie....

You are an absolutely amazing person, and if everyone could be half as strong and positive as you the world would be a better place...
 
I am finishing treatment today, what a fast & furious journey.

Diagnosed in July 2011: Stage 3 Melanoma in Lymphs
Surgery in Aug 2011: Removed all lymphs under left arm: permanent side effect: light partial paralysis & tingling
Radiation in August 2011: Radiated left arm/shoulder
High Dosage Chemo follows: August 2011 - May 2012 - Failed for me.
Three strokes follows - 2 May 2012
Brain surgery follows - 7 May 2012 brain tumours on right and left brain removed
Brain radiation follows - 4 June 2012 and finishes 19 June 2012

Prognosis: 1 to 6 months
Best hopeful: extended to ~9 months with the brain radiation treatment I've just completed
Biggest risk : Stroke
My biggest fear : a paralysis stroke as I would obviousely not mind a killer stroke :D

I keep taking epilepsy medication, this calms the brain and prevents seizures.
I go on and off brain steroids as needed from here. (helps with brain edema and fatigue and thinking fast and clearly.. :whistle:

I'm in a good state of mind and definately retreating to my inner verse ever so slowly.
I'm very very tired on one level, but not willing to let any time slip by me, so I sleep when I have to lol

Family and friends were concerned about my lack of sleep (3 days at a time) but the neurologist assured them that I will sleep when I have to and they should not worry :)

I sleep an average of 5 hours a day right now, making use of all the time I can.
I am going to have a big sleep, why waste it now !
 
Goodness, it's not getting any easier is it??!!!

I would have thrown in the towel long ago.

You're a bloody titan!!!
 
All the good thoughts in the world to you and yours dear wrathex.

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You are a bloody inspiration to me, even before this episode of your life. If you recall, I read some of your writing a while back, and was very impressed, and your future oriented and humanistic view has always knocked my socks off.

You're a champ.
 
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copacetic said:
All the good thoughts in the world to you and yours dear wrathex.

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You are a bloody inspiration to me, even before this episode of your life. If you recall, I read some of your writing a while back, and was very impressed, and your future oriented and humanistic view has always knocked my socks off.

You're a champ.
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+1

You're amazing, wrathex and an inspiration to us all.

You will always be in my thoughts and I will remember you and your journey for the rest of my life. I hope that should I ever go through what you have, that I do you proud.
 
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