Settling In on the Routine

Here it is, Friday.  Today I return to the oncologist’s office to give them blood to be sure we are good to go.  I can’t say that I am excited about this – who would be excited about having a blood draw?  What is disconcerting to me is that this has to be commonplace.  Eight infusions – eight blood draws.  That does not count needles for chemo nor for shots nor for additional blood draws that may be required.  UGH!

There are times when I wish that this was all over with.  Notice, I am not complaining about having to go through this – I just am tired of it.  BUT, there are others who have far worse situations than I do that will go on far longer than my situation will. 

As I tell myself at moments like this, "Just deal with it!"

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What makes it hard is the unknown – when will my hair fall out?  Can I return to work?