Tomorrow is my fourth treatment, which will make me two thirds of the way through it. For some reason I think that saying I have one-third of my treatment left seems like less than saying I have 2 treatments to go!
Dave, our school's PE teacher (and one of the most thoughtful and genuine guys I know) has organised for the students to walk to school on each of my treatment days. They meet down the road from school and walk up over the big hill to represent overcoming a challenge, while I overcome my own challenge. Furthermore, they each give a gold coin donation which goes to the Cancer Council of Australia. On my last treatment there was such a big crowd they needed a police escort up the road!
Over the last week I've begun to get neuropathy in my fingertips. The tips of my thumbs and my little finger are numb. It feels sort of like pins and needles, except it won't go away! I spoke to my oncologist about it and he said it's likely to get worse and unfortunately unlike other side effects it can take a long time to go away after treatment stops. But, like the hair loss I'd rather have numb fingers than cancer!
Once again I want to say a huge thank you to all my awesome friends and family and thank you to everyone that has left me such lovely comments on this blog. I love you all!!
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Good Luck for tomorrow......only 2 left after that, fantastic :-0
ChemoMan
Hi Rizza
Thought I would leave a comment to wish you well on your next installment of treatment. It really does sound like you have made some great friendships before and during this journey and I am sure moments you will share with all these people will help just a little to carry you through. I wish you well and will be thinking of you.
Riaane, each day I look at you and so admire your strength and amazing spirit. Outwardly you continue to be the same wonderful, happy Riaane we have all grown to love and respect. There must be times when you feel flat and you are quietly battling with a range of emotions but we are not aware. We still see you enjoying your class, celebrating their successes and being a supportive friend to all. It’s wonderful to realise you are two thirds of the way with your treatment. WELL DONE. I think you deserve a big hug! So look out when I see you next! XOX Meredith
Rianne, i hope today went smoothly for you. You are such a strong person but we do realise that some days you must feel so angry. Keep on being positive, we are all there to support you in whatever way we can.XO Francoise
Keep crossing off the days! Two-thirds completed - outstanding milestone! What an incredible role-model you are Riaane. xx
Riaane, Two thirds through sounds great! You have been doing a fabulous job at carrying on with everything so far, even supporting me through my first year at MCPS! I am just loving working with you this year. Keep it up, and as we say in NZ: Kia Kaha (Stay Strong) xox Abby.
Beautiful Rizza I will be lighting a lantern for you at dawn at the Relay for Life and walking my little legs off. Love you and lots of kisses just for being u
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