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

Friday, July 15, 2011

Friday!

Number 9 over, done, and slept off.
A lot of previous sleeping had to do with chemo, I think.
Tonight I am able to reflect back on last Friday, and that sludgy feeling I had from the chemo. Insidious, now gone.
Mouth sores are improving. I'm back to potatoes and eggs.
Wonder if I'll be able to enjoy some of the potluck brunch before tomorrow's ball game?
If you're in the area and want to stop by, first pitch is set for 11AM, Alpenrose Main.
Have not been in to work all week. Have done some from home, but not as much as I had hoped. Remote connection has been funky. Will try to go in tomorrow after the game and a rest. I still don't feel up to working in the full bore work environment with multitasking and on the spot trouble shooting. - we'll see . . .
Work sent flowers. They are definitely a day brightener, and every so often their scent wafts by my nose. Thanks, work! Hope to stop in for a visit (purely social!) next week. Will there be pizza? Kris visit? Sabrina visit?
My nose, by the way, has become several degrees more sensitive. Really do not like the smell of Anni's litter box.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15

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