the purefinder - archives - Thu, 2004-04-08
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a recurrent recent contradiction
Yesterday I became 38.
Today mrs padraig started her first cycle of (AC) chemotherapy. (There are going to be four cycles in total.) A canula was inserted into a vein in her hand and, along with a sizeable portion of saline, four syringes containing the chemotherapy drugs were emptied into her. The syringes were huge and one of the drugs (doxorubicin) was vividly bright red and this vaguely cartoon-y combination was in keeping with the slightly surreal nature of the whole cancer experience.
A recurrent recent contradiction: I felt enormously privileged that there were places like the oncology and chemotherapy clinics, staffed with people who had acquired the expertise and fortitude to treat mrs padraig. However, I struggle not to see these places as close to hell on earth.
Posted by padraig at April 8, 2004 11:09 PM