Category Archives: Chemo

Excuses, excuses.

Posted on September 30, 2023 by sarahsouthwest

I haven’t been here for ages. I had intended to write regular updates, but things got in the way. I have excuses. Firstly, fatigue. Oh, fatigue. The kids were home over the summer and all my energy went into spending … Continue reading →

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Week 5. The nevers.

Posted on July 14, 2023 by sarahsouthwest

I have a bad attack of the nevers at the moment. I saw a little trailer for a Black Bough book – Wonderful Things. I have a poem in there. It’s a collection inspired by Tutankhamen, and the trailer has … Continue reading →

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Week 3. The break.

Posted on June 30, 2023 by sarahsouthwest

Oh, and I needed it. Last weekend was the Bad Weekend. Fatigue. I can’t desribe chemo fatigue. Fatigue to the point where having to make any kind of choice is overwhelming. I mean, any choice. Do you want pasta or … Continue reading →

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