Chemotherapy and it's Psychological facts

Cancer means uncertainty in life..This is one layer of pain

Chemotherapy means adding one more layer of pain...I am not trying to scare anyone but honestly I was very scared...

When I was prepared for my first round of Chemotherapy..Hospital Chemotherapy counselor mentally prepared me for side effects, at the same time she mentioned that this pain would be temporary.
She gave me a hope by showing some Cancer survivor success stories.

Finally I was prepared for FOLFOX Chemotherapy and it was 48 Hour infusion. In June 2011 I had to go Radiology Department to insert Chemotherapy port. I was on fasting almost 24 hours for this procedure.This was a minor surgery to insert Chemotherapy port on your chest.I had procedure done in the morning and afternoon directly went Chemotherapy infusion Department.

Nurse took my Vitals and started Chemotherapy infusion..After couple of hours I started feeling pain due port surgery and Chemotherapy..My hands started feeling tingling and I feel like throwing up.

One of my best friends took PTO and stayed with me all the 48 hours of infusion.My friend was so kind that he used to feed the food and stayed next to me all three days.

After the first cycle I was back to home.I was very tired, lost appetite,couldn't sleep...

10 facts about Cancer

                                   
                                         10 facts about Cancer

1. There are more than 100 types of cancers; any part of the body can be affected.
2. In 2008, 7.6 million people died of cancer - 13% of all deaths worldwide.
3. About 70% of all cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
4. Worldwide, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill men are (in order of frequency): lung, stomach, liver, colorectal and oesophagus.
5. Worldwide, the 5 most common types of cancer that kill women are (in the order of frequency): breast, lung, stomach, colorectal and cervical.
6. Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of cancer in the world.
7. One fifth of all cancers worldwide are caused by a chronic infection, for example human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer and hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver cancer.
8. More than 30% of cancers could be cured if detected early and treated adequately.
9. All patients in need of pain relief could be helped if current knowledge about pain control and palliative care were applied.
10. More than 30% of cancer could be prevented, mainly by not using tobacco, having a healthy diet, being physically active and preventing infections that may cause cancer

Source:- http://www.who.int/features/factfiles/cancer/01_en.html

Cancer and it's turbulance

I started this blog to share my experience in fighting against Cancer and beat the Cancer

When Doctor says First Time that you have a Cancer..First thing comes in our mind is Fear of Death..
It was scary and overwhelming with emotions...

Then anger,frustration and pain...I cried whole day the Day I was diagnosed the Cancer in July 2010..

It took me a week to accept the reality and decided fight against this deadliest disease...

Since childhood I was very careful about health, always try to avoid Doctors..The reason to avoid the Doctors is I am very scared of needles.I used to faint whenever I see blood..There are cases in my childhood I fainted just for small needle poking..

Today I am surprised to see my self that I could able to withstand two major surgeries, six out patient procedures and Chemotherapy infusion..

The good thing is currently I am Cancer free and going under remission..

I should be Thankful to my family ,friends and my co-workers who supported me throughout this two year journey..

Cancer gave me an opportunity to find who are near and dear to me...Cancer also gave me an opportunity to find out who are materialistic..

I would be sharing my experience in next few weeks..

Cancer is not a death sentence...