Chemo Brain

One of the most annoying thing about chemotherapy for us to deal with is what we lovingly refer to as "Chemo Brain." It is the foggy state that Johnny resides in from the time chemo starts until the end of chemo week. Actually, it lasts a little longer than that, but I don't want to make Johnny feel bad.

How can I describe chemo brain . . . .

Some of you may have talked to Johnny on the phone during this time, only to have him suddenly change subjects or abruptly say good-bye and hang up. Chemo brain.

You may have called or stopped by and talked at great length with him about very important matters, such as someone shooting a giant buck and the next day he can't remember who shot the big buck. Chemo brain.

Maybe you are married to him and you keep reminding and reminding him to NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE without calling you at work to let you know what is going on. Then, when he is reminded that he has DONE IT AGAIN!!! he is surprised with the severity of your anger. Chemo brain.

Oh, so many examples.

Here is an actual conversation that just took place yesterday:

Johnny: (After watching Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives) That Guy Harvey gets to eat at some amazing places.

Me: Honey, it is Guy Fieri.

Johnny: Oh, yeah. Guy Harvey is the dude that says, "And now you know the rest of the story."

Me: Ummm. No, babe, that is Paul Harvey.

Johnny: I must be thinking of the baseball player. . .

Me: Seriously? That's Steve Garvey.

Johnny: Then who the heck is Guy Harvey?


Chemo Brain. Actually, Guy Harvey is a real person. He is an artist that paints mostly fishing murals and he has a line of shirts that Johnny likes in the Florida Keys. He also has a wonderful restaurant in Key West. So, he wasn't entirely off base with having the name in his brain.

Hunting season (gun) is over tomorrow, and it hasn't been very productive for this Brawley household. We still have the rest of archery season and shortly muzzle loader season.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Lots and lots to be thankful for!!