One of the scariest seasons of my cancer journey was between the time I learned I needed chemo and when I actually had to do it. The unknown was terrifying and the thought of losing my hair was devastating. Furthermore, I had to attend a “chemo education” which is basically where read you a giant list of all the possible side effects, all the things that can, might, or potentially go wrong, and all the things you are supposed to do to try to keep that from happening. It was overwhelming.

What I really wish someone told me is that all those scary things might also not happen. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to diminish the difficulty of chemo, but I wish someone had told me I was going to make it through and given me some hope rather than fear.

So if you or someone you know is facing chemo, perhaps this will give you some hope and comfort. I made this video during one of my last chemo treatments just to show how not scary it is. I did it, and you can do it too.