The oncology treatment clinic is always a space in time when thoughts catch up to me.
My goal always to live in the moment, and each treatment reminds me of the reality of my prognosis.
My experience of social distancing during COVID19 can be similar to sitting in a chemotherapy room.
You look around a room and wonder who will be next.
Which patient will be missing from the treatment room?
I walked into the building and interrogated with COVID19 questions before I was allowed to head to the second floor for my actual treatment.
The overcrowded reception room empty.
They called my name, and I entered the infusion room. There are too many chemo chairs compared to the four of us who are receiving treatment today.
Four patient’s at a time and a handful of the usual healthcare professionals.
The nurses were all wearing their surgical masks. I couldn’t help but notice that the elderly cancer patients were not.
Next week I am scheduled for a pet scan to help make decisions regarding treating my brain tumors.
I’ll update you again at that time.
I am sending healthy and joyful thoughts to each of you.
Shari
