**Day 3 of my 5-FU journey, and symptoms are still very mild. I’m starting to see a little swelling on the tip of my nose, a bit of itchiness, and I woke up with a headache, but no major reaction yet — which is completely normal at this stage. Most people don’t see anything significant until Day 10–14.
I also talk about the makeup question, why doctors say it's okay, and why I personally avoid it once things get crusty or irritated.
If you're on this journey too, remember: healing begins before you can see it. Your body is working even in the quiet days. 💛