Next Chemo Cycle Begins Tomorrow

It's that time of the month again. Tomorrow I begin chemo cycle 6. It will be followed by more chemo a week from tomorrow, then a week off. I've had this drug twice now. The ill effects kick in within a few hours and their intensity lasts for about 48 hours (headache, nauseous, feeling crappy). After that the effects dissipate over the next 48 - 72 hours. About in time for the next treatment. The past week+ has been good. I've gotten in some exercise, seen a lot of friends, and have even put on a few needed pounds. Given where I am physically and mentally, there is nothing more that I could ask for. I read or heard a slogan that pretty much sums up the life of a cancer victim recently, maybe some of you have already heard it. Slash, Burn, and poison. In non-slang terms, that is surgery, radiation, and chemo. Some people talk about the gift that cancer brings you. I don't really buy into that notion. I think that cancer can teach you some valuable life lessons, but referring to them as gifts is a bit of a stretch for me. I have no idea if this current chemo treatment is working. My next scans will be done in mid-September. I dislike the unknown, so I'm looking forward to the scans. When I see my chemo doctor tomorrow I'll ask if there is any value in moving them up to early September. These scans are expensive and once again I am thankful that my insurance company has been relatively good about the cost of my treatment, at least so far. Thanks for keeping up with my doings. Take care everyone.