The Treatment Plan

For the cancer I've got there is a specific treatment plan. I do this and the odds are 90% I will never see this cancer again. Here's what will take place:
Radiation: There will be approximately 33 radiation treatments aimed at my pelvic area. They began July 5 and will conclude at approximately August 18th.
Reaction: First third: No issues. Second third: Discomfort. Final third: Increasing discomfort, culminating in 'brutal'.
Chemotherapy: There will be two courses of treatment. The first was started on July 5. The second will begin August 1st.
Reaction: First course produced nasty mouth sores, an overall sludgey feeling and 'chemo brain'. At least I know what to expect for the second course, and can make some plans.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Amazing Birthday!


The day began bright and early with visit to Dr H, Radiation Oncologist, the latest addition to my growing medical team.
Well, radiation treatment won’t exactly be pretty, but it’s do-able.
All I have to do is think briefly about just about anyone else my age, and many who are younger, and the treatment/side effects look like a cakewalk.
Yeah, now about age. Nah. Forget it, but the celebrations were a hoot!
Went to work after seeing Dr. H and found my office done up in pink streamers!
Enjoyed a pizza party with the marketing crew. The cats were away. We were the mice, having a bit of playtime.
Somehow multitudes of facebook friends staged a convergence. I have never had so many birthday wishes!
Then my All Star showed up with his mom. Best present: Big All Star hug. Mom brought a bag filled with Starbucks goodies.
Took in a bit of All Star ball practice after work. Then home – and decided to answer every one of the fb friends’ birthday wishes. That was a good thing. I have a big smiley face on now.
I will be sleep deprived if I give this any more time, but I did want to get a real time capture of my birthday moments! All in all, one of my better ones.
So with thanks to all friends, and with gratitude in my heart to God I will say, ‘good night’.

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