Archive for March, 2003

Chemo, week 5

Monday, March 31st, 2003
Hair Situation Like Buffy’s roommate in “The Freshman”, but patchier
Weight Down 6 from normal
Symptoms Sore throat, appetite improving somewhat. “Personality enhancements” due to Prednisone, occasional chest pain. Fatigue and chemo brain (aka chemonesia) too.

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Good quotes from email and letters

Tuesday, March 25th, 2003

Anonymized to protect the innocent My fortune cookie this week said, “A cheerful letter or message is on its way to you.” How did they know? Here are some of my favorite quotes. (more…)

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Chemo, week 4

Thursday, March 20th, 2003
Hair Situation Noticeably thinner
Weight Down 8 from normal
Symptoms Sore throat, arm downgraded from sore to tender. Appetite improving somewhat. Some tingling in my toes.

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Chemo, week 3

Monday, March 17th, 2003
Hair Situation Pre-Delilah Samson
Weight Down 5 from normal
Symptoms General crankiness, slightly sore arm

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Chemo, week 2

Monday, March 10th, 2003
Hair Situation No changes
Weight Down 7 from normal
Symptoms A little dizzy. Appetite and energy level low.

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Chemo, week 1

Monday, March 3rd, 2003
Hair Situation Same as it ever was
Weight Down 3 from normal
Symptoms Itchiness mostly gone. Random digestive symptoms, and my teeth feel like I just got my braces tightened.

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