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 22, 2011

Relatively Easy Days

Relatively easy days, although the couch is still the venue of choice.
There is a seemingly endless amount of internet stuff to do.
I still haven't begun to read a book. What has the world come to?
Much of the ease is attributable to ibuprofen.
Actually managed to take the car to the shop, work three hours, and get rad zapped.
Then I came home to my couch and slept!

Yesterday the we had the End of Season party for the Murray Hill Little League All Stars.
It was a nice party and a good closing event for them.
The food was great, and I ate too much.

This is a link to a local news story about the championship game:
http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/sports/story.php?story_id=131126818872317500
Or, just Google: beaverton valley times July 21, 2011 raleigh hills.
It is a short account, but mentions all the plays, including Kaleo's 'perfect' bunt.

Treasuring the nine more days I have before chemo starts again.
Oncology says I should get about the same reactions. Radiology (Dr. Lu) rolled her eyes and said, you are more run down from the first treatment and from the radiology treatments and it will likely be worse.
So I'm planning on holing up, drinking liquid food and swishing with mouth-number and sleeping as much as possible and using my brain as little as possible until it's over.

If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
Even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
Psalm 139:8-10
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  1. Sara FernandezJuly 23, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Molly - As I said, I don't know how this blog system works - if you responded to my prior comment, I don't know where it is. Anyway, I have something to give to you, so if you're at church tomorrow, let's hook up. Otherwise, I'll swing by your house.

    Love you lots, Sara

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