Sofa Surfer

Chemofication Update

Hi Everybody!

Probably the best day so far. Got off my ass to do some dishes and have actually eaten a couple times today. Yeehaw! Is that a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel?

I am feeling a bit guilty today as I bowed out of a trial study at the Cancer Agency. I originally wanted to partake in a clinical trial on exercise and chemotherapy. I would have been in one of three groups who did some kind of exercise throughout chemo or after chemo. After being a little overwhelmed this week with symptoms and the thought of committing to driving to a gym 3 times a week and working out no matter how poorly I felt, well, I bailed on it. I really wanted to do it but when doing a few dishes is exhausting doing weights and a treadmill sounds impossible. I do hope to do my normal exercise at home with stretching and yoga type stuff as soon as I feel up to it. So much for enriching mankind. Blort!

The Symptom Of The Day

This is going to be my fab new feature. Everyday I am going to gross you all out with some new ick that I have to deal with. Kind of like Chemo Factor or Canada’s Next Top Symptom. So today’s symptom is….

**Tasting and smelling burnt hair all the time.**

I can’t even begin to explain how revolting this is. When I exhale it literally feels like I am emitting noxious fumes. I am afraid to kiss the cat. My plants are wilting.

I can’t say this enough but thanks to all of you who drop by and send good vibes my way. When I started this blog it was solely to keep friends and family updated on my progress. I had no idea that so many people would tune in every day and comment on whatever was happening with me and my situation. Every time my computer beeps that a new comment has come up I immediately get off the couch to check it out. I think this is the best exercise for me right now.