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

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

It's all over but the Healing

Last radiation treatment was yesterday. Hooray! There was a nice little celebration of hugs all 'round and a gift of a cute little guardian angel pin for my hat. The radiation staff is a really nice and fun group, and they made showing up for treatments actually pleasant. I will miss seeing them each day.
I will still see Dr H and the nurses for followups. Yesterday they all agreed I had come through the process admirably. This has very little to do with what I have done, and everything to do with the fact that God has blessed me with a strong mind and body from the get-go. All the glory goes to Him.

The Healing - - - it will be a long, slow process. I am amazed at how much I am sleeping. I am not in pain, thanks to morphine. I eagerly await the time I can be rid of it though. On re-reading the info that comes with the Rx, I noticed it causes nausea, and nausea is back. Just low-grade urpy-ness, just as before the hospital, but definitely irritating. They gave me something for it while I was in the hosp, but it wasn't one of the meds I have on hand here, so I'm leaving it untreated for now. Just want to be rid of the stuff, so I can drive, as well as not feel urpy & constipated.

So - I am coveting your prayers for patience with the healing process! I can't make it happen faster. Ointments and creams can't make it happen faster. Only God 'makes' it happen. Our Creator, creating new healthy cells in my beat-up body. Quite miraculous, when you think about it. Thank you, Lord, for your mercy and grace.

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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