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

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Bright

Well, folks, you will  be happy to hear that even brutality has its limits!
Seems my butt is ragged enough to warrant a break - a five day (counting the weekend) break!
The Doc says I should feel much better and should be able to tolerate the last FIVE treatments, Monday Aug. 15 through Friday Aug. 19.
Again, the psychological effect is great. I have been feeling relieved and happy. I seem to have a bit more energy - mental and physical - chemo effects abating? Sooner than expected?
Whatever. The future actually is looking and feeling . . . bright!
God is merciful. I can actually expect to tolerate the final treatments, as I continue to trust God to carry me through.

Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths, 
guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior and my hope is in you all day long.
Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.
Psalm 25:4-6



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