Today, I hit the midpoint of my radiation treatments! That's 15 down and 15 to go. We're making some progress! When the radiation oncologist examined me, he said things were looking good. In fact, better than average! That's good because I'm trying really hard to prevent some of the awful skin problems that can occur. Right now, I look like I have a very slight sunburn. I don't think there is much that can be done to prevent some radiation burn. I just want to avoid the blisters, peeling and other yucky things. So, I am hopeful for the best!
To celebrate "Happy Halfway Day!" I brought a big basket of chocolate to the appointment with me. It seems that people don't normally do that and so...I'm one popular patient! Now I bet they'll be expecting something even more spectacular for the the last day. I'll have to think on that one.
I'm too young for this, right? I have a sweet new baby, a 4th grade daughter, a husband, a job, a household to run and now breast cancer at age 38. Ain't nobody got time for that!
May 29, 2013
Halfway!
Labels:
Radiation,
Radiation Burn,
Radiation Oncologist,
Side Effects
Location:
Columbia, MO, USA
May 6, 2013
"Squishing and Burning"
Okay, the burning hasn't started yet. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. The squishing, however, has been completed and with good results! I went in for a mammogram and all is well! That, obviously, is MUCH better news than the news resulting from my first mammogram.
The burning is about to commence. I met with my radiation oncologist the day after the mammogram. I was taught all about what is to come. My 30 rounds of radiation therapy starts Wednesday. The most interesting part is my radiation oncologist himself. First, I'm thrilled to see him (since seeing him means I've completed chemo)! Second, he's funny.
When it was time for me to "get into a gown" during my exam. The nurse stayed in the room with me and he stood in front of the door and pulled the privacy curtain in front of him saying "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." He did it in his best spooky, crazy wizard voice. He then told me everything he needed to know to be a radiation oncologist he learned in third grade - how to write on yourself (or in this case someone else). After taking a black marker to my skin, and drawing lines and dots, I got to keep the marker! Perk! Actually, they just aren't allowed to use it on anyone else. Sterile marker! I will keep it in case I want autographs from everyone when this is all done! You never know.
The burning is about to commence. I met with my radiation oncologist the day after the mammogram. I was taught all about what is to come. My 30 rounds of radiation therapy starts Wednesday. The most interesting part is my radiation oncologist himself. First, I'm thrilled to see him (since seeing him means I've completed chemo)! Second, he's funny.
When it was time for me to "get into a gown" during my exam. The nurse stayed in the room with me and he stood in front of the door and pulled the privacy curtain in front of him saying "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain." He did it in his best spooky, crazy wizard voice. He then told me everything he needed to know to be a radiation oncologist he learned in third grade - how to write on yourself (or in this case someone else). After taking a black marker to my skin, and drawing lines and dots, I got to keep the marker! Perk! Actually, they just aren't allowed to use it on anyone else. Sterile marker! I will keep it in case I want autographs from everyone when this is all done! You never know.
Labels:
Burning,
Mammogram,
Radiation,
Radiation Oncologist
Location:
Columbia, MO, USA
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