Childhood cancer

A Day on the Chemo Ward, fourth and final part

  So I'm sitting here in the chemo ward and starting to feel slightly depressed at the memory of the night Dr. Latour and Dr. Nelson gave us The Diagnosis. There doesn't seem to be any new kid coming, and I can't just sit here for the next three hours remaining of toxic chemicals being administered… Continue reading A Day on the Chemo Ward, fourth and final part

Childhood cancer

A Day on The Chemo Ward, Part 3

Elliot stopped watching a movie for a while and has eaten his lunch. I'm so glad he is eating well, but I am also calculating how hard it will be to wash the car seat if he's sick on the way home later. It's important to choose food colour wisely.   He really is handling… Continue reading A Day on The Chemo Ward, Part 3

Childhood cancer

A Day on the Chemo Ward, Part 2

A new kid has come into the chemo ward, which is great for me because it gives me something else to focus on.  I don't want to indulge in worrying thoughts so it's better if I can people watch. The new kid is a teenager. They get to me the most. Maybe because I have two… Continue reading A Day on the Chemo Ward, Part 2