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Life After Cancer: Do you feel prepared for it?
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: May 2, 2022 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
@oceanlady22 Having a safe place to vent is so important, isn't it?! I bet many are nodding their heads in agreement with what you and @valentinaz have said.
I am an active chemo patient, for multiple myeloma, and the medication currently does not cause hair loss. There are other health issues on my plate right now. So, I get the "but you don't look sick" or the subtle comments of why can't I do something on a day when it was a great achievement to get out of bed!
So glad we have this space to vent. We all can relate in our own ways.
Ginger
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Getting out of bed as an active chemo patient is an ENORMOUS achievement! I often fail at this, but when I am hurt or offended by someone's thoughtless (in my opinion) comments, I try to remember that their words are really about them: their fears, their discomfort, their denial, even. I don't need to do anything about it, either, but let it go. Much easier said than done. Wishing you the best during this challenging time.