Radiation

Went to the Radiation Doctor today. It was a "planning day". Took three hours total. First, laying on a cold, hard slab of a machine on which they twisted me like a pretzel, to determine what position would give them the best shot at radiation...of course, it the "most uncomfortable one.

Then I got five "tatoos". Which are the size of the tip of a pen. * about that big. This is so they can always zero-in on the same places each time.

They took pics from the machine, and when all done with me, sent me to another part of Mercy Hospital to have another CT scan...this time I didn't have to drink anything, or have anything put in my veins. So now, I begin radiation next Wednesday. 20 minute sessions five days a week for six weeks. YAY!

(Can you denote a bit of sarcasm?)

I have to say, he did put me at ease about the radiation treatments, though. He said the main side effects are some fatigue, and skin "irritation". Of course, that varies with each person. It is cumulative, so it gets worse as the treatments continue. But he assured me that the fatigue won't be anything worse than what I have already experienced with chemo. I may need to use creams on the skin. He said it's like a "sunburn" we shall see.

So, I'm on to another phase in the saga of getting through this. I SO want to be done and on with my life. In the meanwhile, I shall find some useful ways to use my time when I am not napping.

Love to All,

Mary