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 3, 2011

The News from the Couch

Praise God, Yes! I am doin' alright!
Starting to walk a little like a cowboy with saddle sores.
Drinkin' lots of water. If I drink, I don't feel urpy from the chemo.
Would really like to avoid the anti nausea meds. We'll see.
Tired. Quite tired.
This afternoon I had the ball game (Mariners) on the radio and just lay there listening.
Then I woke up as the last out was made.They won.
I am quite comfortable, actually, as long as I stay on the couch and don't move.
Moving is OK, just not fun.
And that's today's news from the couch.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
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