Monthly Musings : June -21 Quarterly Chemo & Dexa Strikes Back

 

Monthly Musings : June -21 Quarterly Chemo & Dexa Strikes Back

This month was again an extended lock down and thankfully the cases have come down. People are warning of Wave 3. This month was the quarterly chemo which is called Lumbar, Manas had his lumbar and he wanted Dr Salman his favorite doctor to give the injection as it is less painful and normally has less side effects. Dr Salman gave him the injection and Manas was absolutely fine. Dr Shobha said he is doing fine and introduced Dexa tablet for 5 days. In past whenever Manas was given Dexa it led to some or other side effect and hence this was not given in past but as Manas was coping much better she decided to give to him. Manas was not keen but reluctantly agreed. As expected Dexa did strike back and in few days Manas developed rashes and prickly heat kind of pimples. Dr Shobha advised to give him Oilatum and he was better. Later we went for follow up and his parameters were fine. Already 3 quarterly Lumbar are over. The doctor advised that in next visit we do the Echo and Pro BN test.  Manas schools are have become regular and so have his classes for Maths and Accountancy. Manas also finished the draft of his book, aptly titled as ‘It’s Not That Hard’. Me and Shalini reviewed and was very difficult reading what was going through his mind, it also re-enforced the fact that a strong will power and positive mind does wonders to body. I gave my inputs and he is planning to complete it by August. June 6^th was also the 2^nd death anniversary of my mother and we can still feel her presence, am sure she is watching over us. Cheers.