Applaud For That Last Chemo Treatment

This afternoon, I along with my wife went to my oncologist.  It was time for the monthly "I'm starting to wonder why I go to these" check ups.  

Really, at this point a visit now is do you need a refill for prescriptions since the U.S. Government insists I drive across town to pick up a hard copy of the prescription because they are a controlled substance [yes there is mail but who can plan that far ahead?]. I'm amazed to no end how our elderly can navigate this morass of governmental bullshit. None the less rules are rules and this afternoon found us sitting in the lobby of my Onc.

My wife, after running all the way back downstairs to grab some paperwork I forgot, ran into the restroom.  It had been a long drive.  About this time a woman quickly walks in to the lobby and heads for the restroom.  I explain she's been beat to the restroom.  She, with a gracious smile, said I'm sure I can wait.

As I sit in the lobby I hear the receptionist ask waiting bathroom lady "So and So are you ready for your last treatment?"

Wow last treatment!  No matter what Effing Evil Empire [cancer for those whom have forgotten] room I find myself in if I hear someone is having their last treatment I applaud, and smile.  After having my share of that "poison" [that's what it is folks]  I know better than to say "You should celebrate tonight."  It may be the last treatment but as many of you know it will be at least a day or two before he or she is ready to celebrate to hardily.  Like I said, it's poison and it doesn't wear off in minutes.

But all the same it got me to thinking as I sat waiting for Patty [the Nurse] to call my name.  I know of and I know a ton of people who have stared the Effing Evil Empire in the eye, said screw you and beat the Empire.  Makes me think two things. 

The first.  Evil yes.  Empire no.  Empires generally don't get beat on the battle field.

The second.  I sincerely enjoyed talking to the woman who today has finished being poisoned. More importantly.  I think we should all applaud those that have had there last Chemo.

I'm applauding now.

Talk to you later