I haven’t posted in a few days and I want to make clear that this is not the intended schedule. I have to admit, this corvid-19, corona virus, Wu Han Virus has just gotten weird. It feels like we are right on the edge of something right out of a horror movie. I’m not scared of this virus, although I probably should be. Between the cancer and the treatments, my immune system is compromised. The chemotherapy drugs attack and destroy cancer cells, but at the same time, there is collateral damage to bone marrow, red blood cells, and white blood cells. When the white blood cells are destroyed, we are more susceptible to infections. I’m not going to stop living my life for this thing, but I have been as cautious as I can be. I think the thing that bothers me most about the corona virus is the way people react. Sonja went to the grocery after work last night and ALL shelves were empty! I mean come on. It is actually terrifying to think about the whole pandemic and mob mentality.
Anyway, on with life. As I said, I plan to update more often about the cycling training and how it relates to my cancer treatments. This last week has been a little difficult. I started the week not feeling too great. It wasn’t like the flu, it is more like pain, nausea, and an overall bad feeling. Sometimes breaking out in cold sweats. I think it is just a combination of cancer, all of the surgeries, and maybe some of the medications. It usually doesn’t keep me down and sometimes I just have to jump on the bike despite the pain. By the time I am done with a 45 – 60 minute ride, I feel better than I did when I got on. After all I have been through, with the treatments, the surgeries, chemo, clinical trial, and radiation… cycling and getting my diet in order have made me feel the best. Don’t get me wrong, the doctors, nurses, drugs, and medicine have kept me alive through all of this, but cycling and diet are what, I feel, improve my quality of life. I once read, “I don’t ride my bike to add years to my life, I ride to add life to my years.” I guess you have to suffer to truly appreciate the good things in life.
Until next time,
KG