You'll want to read my story from the previous post "What I Can Do With A Straw" before reading my reflections below.
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I have related this story to many friends and family, so forgive me if you've heard it before.
But it was a powerful experience that reminded me of some very important things and has since brought me a lot of hope and comfort. The end of May, two weeks into my radiation treatment, I woke up with a nasty headache. Most likely due to swelling in my brain at the site of the tumor bed caused by the radiation beams. I have been pretty lucky to be able to manage my pain at home solely with Tylenol, but this morning I was reaching for the stronger narcotics leftover from my hospital stay. When I meet up with a friend or loved one I haven't seen in a while, they are always curious about my situation. But they don't always have time for the War & Peace version of my story. So this is a summary of my situation, something to build on for future reference (hence an entire blog dedicated to my brain!)
I've been dealing with this brain beast the better part of 2016 and while I've used social media and emails to keep loved ones updated on my situation, I've had several people ask me if I am keeping a journal, including our family physician. I'm generally a traditional pen and paper journalist. With the loss of mobility in my left-hand, and being "a lefty" journalling felt like another unsurmountable task to add to my list of "maybe someday".
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About MeMy name is Andrea. I'm a Mormon mom in my 40's and I am fighting a rare type of brain cancer: Anaplastic Astrocytoma. |