Part 2 VDC Chemotherapy, From Mathew's Journal

First VDC chemotherapy, Part 2.

From Mathew's Journal

Written while at the infusion center receiving first VDC chemo.

Last night I woke up from a nightmare.

I have dreams of hell a lot since Diane

told me I was going there.

Sometimes I wake up (illegible)

Sometimes I am

Sometimes I wake up talking to people who aren’t there.

My Mother who sleeps usually in the hospital room, den, or bedroom with me will ask what’s wrong.

“I’m talking in my sleep again.”

When my Father stays to watch me he does not awake

to ask what’s wrong. I believe this is due to his

hearing aids being out.

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