Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

The first time I got Covid I had just had my 3rd chemo treatment (breast cancer). I got sick pretty quickly and got pneumonia. The ER wanted to admit me but my oncologist said I could go home, thank gawd. (I can't tell you how much I did not want to stay in the hospital.) I stayed at home in bed for almost 2 weeks only getting up to use the bathroom which took every ounce of energy I could muster. I was terrified. Every time I woke up I would take a breath to see if it was getting worse or better. I stayed pretty much the same until one morning I was suddenly able to take a deep breath. That was it. It took something like 3 to 4 more weeks before I could get a negative test and return to my cancer treatment. I am now in remission.

Hang in there. I know how scary it is to have to put off treatment. That was all I could think about once I was safely through Covid - how missing treatments might hinder my recovery. I am so grateful to be alive and doing well.