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 4, 2011

‘Twas the Night Before Treatments

Here we go.
Prepare for the worst.
Hope for the best.

Again, I find the best remedy for my feelings of annoyance, concern, anxiety and fear is to pray.
Specifically, to pray for those whose suffering is far greater than any I can expect from this course of treatment.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18

As I pray that these others know the Lord is with them, and that they can trust His perfect will, and that they remember that He is using their situation in ways they cannot imagine for His glory . . a ha! I am comforted, and am at peace.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7

Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits -
Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,
Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Psalm 103:1-5


Some of you readers will enjoy remembering 10!! (can it be??!) years ago exactly as we studied and memorized this Psalm and sang it together set to music written by our gifted friend Martha.
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