Finally, reached the radiation stage in my treatment, which is usually the last. My fifteen days of treatment in January, were over soon. Here is a detailed perspective of it, which would be useful for anyone having to go through it.
Two Dozen Ways to deal with ‘C’ word.
I’ve written this blog post on request of my oncologist Dr. Farrukh, at Shifa International Hospital. He found my demeaner different from most of his patients. He wanted me to share how I’ve stayed motivated and kept myself feeling good throughout. Sometimes, while I’d be tapping away at the laptop during my chemo sessions, he would send some prospective patients to my cubicle, to show her that it isn’t so bad, it can be like this also!
Surgery – eazy peazy part
Just want to say a big Alhamdollah to my Allah. How He brought me to it, and led me through it. Kept me focused on the positive. He Brought the best solutions to each of my problems. The Chemos, all done, and now surgery which was the lumpectomy. It was the next step to overcome. …
My 6th chemo – the last one
At last the final chemo and sixth cycle was on 25th October 2021. I felt very indebted to Allah for bringing me finally to this day. As usual I had specially given charity for this day. Mostly in the form of food for 100 or 160 persons. This is very important.
Fifth Chemo day.
Continuing with my posts on my cancer story, here are more details about the dreaded chemo. I’m sharing it, in the hope that it may help someone. Ironically, my fifth and sixth chemo took place in October, the month dedicated to breast cancer!
The ‘C’ word
Here is my cancer story.
Setting Boundaries & giving space.
This is a vital aspect in any relationship, to keep boundaries and give space to each other. I mean, specially in a country like Pakistan, where people are diving into other peoples’ businesses, as if it is their own. People think nothing of interfering in other people’s lives. Going into people’s homes and looking into …
Gut Feelings
Most of us are born with this gut feeling. In fact, I’ve seen, that children are really good at it. It’s the same thing with animals. They instinctively know, if a situation, or a person is dubious or not trustworthy. There may be no logical reason for it, but they are quick to know the …
My Daughters, my Mentors.
Reverse mentoring is something I love to do. It is the concept of learning new things from youngsters in our lives. Mainly these are our children. After all, we taught them a lot when they were young. Now, it is their turn to teach us. We just need to be more patient and tolerant. The benefit is definitely ours!
