I haven't read a lot about most of his policy proposals yet but I was astounded to read about GOP Prez candidate Herman Cain's bout with cancer, 1, 2, 3. Leave aside the politics if you wish; back in 2006 he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that had metastasized and spread to his liver. Sound familiar? It's now 2011 and he's still around- maybe you folks will have to put up with me for awhile yet...
The one pain in the ass side effect I've had from my chemo treatments is an increased sensitivity to cold, especially my fingers and face (and lips, mouth, and throat when I drink something cold for about a week or so after treatment.) It sucks when I go out for a run in the morning- and it's not even all that cold, I'm talking mid/upper 40's to low/mid 50's)- and my fingers sting and /or cramp up a bit and my face stings and gets numb, especially the tip of my nose, and forehead, cheeks, chin, lips... I wear gloves when the mornings are cooler and that helps, and I suppose I'll have to get a ski mask or something to wear once it gets colder/winter. (A ski mask like this?
Dirty Harry references are appropriate for any occasion... )