4th chemo done!

Yes!! Only two more chemo sessions to go! And I am doing well.
It was very special to have Deborah with me for a few hours during Wednesday's chemo session.
I learned that chemo flowing through the veins damages them in some way and that makes it harder to locate a good one and to put up a drip. So, the nurses struggling to find my vein. To repeat, the nurses at the Oncology unit are really superb. After two tries, Nurse D said her policy was always to then ask another nurse to take over after a couple of attempts. That way, her own feeling of loss of confidence would not harm me! Another nurse took over and after some difficulty managed to get the drip up. I was very touched by this utmost care - created by the easy collaboration and support between nurses. No ego, just genuine care for the patient.
As I left, Nurse D offered me a great image to help me keep my veins clear. She said "Imagine light, golden honey flowing through your veins, easily." I love it.
The weather has changed and the sun and warmth are back in Cape Town -  and Deborah is here to enjoy that too. Happy days.
As I write I feel the cloak of fatigue coming over me... Love to each one of you.