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

Monday, July 25, 2011

Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow?

Lots of hair gone again today, but, amazingly, it still looks OK.
I have yet to see the legendary huge wad of hair on my pillow that I have heard about so often. For me, it's sort of like brushing the cat. I brush, out comes hair, and I hope that keeps the shedding down during the day. With the cat, when I brush her she leaves less hair all over the place and doesn't get hair balls. Glad I am not under threat of hairballs!

The apostle Paul writes these challenging and encouraging words in Philippians 4:11-13
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, weather well fed or hungry, weather living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. 

Hair loss, impending chemo, increasing radiation discomfort -  

Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip - he who watches over you will not slumber;
Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you - the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life;
The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

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