A day in the life of a chemo patient. March 12, 2026

9:45 am

Today is the day I am scheduled to get my port inserted. We’ll leave for Novant Health Scotts Hill Outpatient Surgery Center in just a few minutes.

The worst part of the morning so far? Fasting. I'm hungry. 😂

Because of the later surgery time, I was able to walk at the beach this morning. For that I am thankful. As an added bonus, I found two shark’s teeth.

I bathed in the antibacterial soap… again. This soap and I have had too many meetings. I am not a fan.

10:25 am

Rick and I are here at Scotts Hill and waiting to be called back for prep.

11:15 am

Still waiting to be called back. Still hungry.

12:30 pm

The procedure is finished, and I wake up fairly easily. I’m hungry, so the nurse gave me a snack.

1:30 pm

I am discharged.

2:30 pm

I arrived home. But before that, because I was so hungry, Rick stopped at PTs and got me my favorite veggie burger. Now to rest up for the remainder of the afternoon. It is rumored Clara might stop by. That would make my day complete.

I’m likely to be a little sore for the next couple of days, but this puts me one step closer to being ready for Monday. Now it’s time to pack my bag for my infusion!