I have been on chemo for five years (pancreatic cancer). I went in today for an infusion and decided I needed a break and came back home. It grinds on you and it is very frustrating not to be able do the things on the farm that you used to be able to do but you just have to suck it up and do the best you can. Consider the alternative.
When I was first diagnosed, had my operation and started chemo I was pretty demoralized because I could do almost nothing. One thing that was uplifting to me was how my friends and community members stepped up to help me (and my wife) without even being asked. I felt a bit uncomfortable at first but finally decided that it was payback for 50 years of being a volunteer fireman/EMT, mission work I had done and being a pretty good neighbor. Accept it and use it to keep going as best you can. You may have to adjust the things you do regularly but you have got to keep going. I have accepted that I can only lift 40 pounds now, it is more difficult to use tools, you have a lot less energy and I have to wait for my buddy to be able to finish the engine swap on a tractor. It's OK. Again, consider the alternative.
Cancer is a stinking, devious enemy that preys on you physically and mentally. You have to fight it with medicine and attitude. Be strong, accept the help that is offered and every day you get up you have won another round.
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