COVID-19

Because cancer and chemo aren’t stressful enough, OF COURSE there’s a coronavirus pandemic. Wtf 2020.

Luckily my bloodwork has looked pretty good so although I’m a bit run down because of chemo, I’m not as immunocompromised as I could be. But I’m still being very cautious.

I’m really hoping people will be smart about this. Even if you think this is being blown out of proportion. Even if you think people are overreacting. Even if you think the closings and cancellations are unnecessary. Even if you’re young and healthy and think this is “just like the flu.”

Yes, for many people, getting COVID-19 wouldn’t be life threatening. But think about your parents and grandparents. Think about your friends with compromised immune systems. Think about people with underlying health conditions. And think about our health care system which can only test and treat so many people at once. Think about the doctors and nurses who are selflessly working and putting themselves at risk.

Please… Wash your hands often. Keep your distance. Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze. Work from home if you can. Disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched (including your cell phones!) Wash your hands when you get home from being in public.

Do whatever you can to try to minimize the spread of this. ❤️