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

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Re-entering the Land of the Ukkies.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
Psalm 23:1

Chemo brain. Just can't seem to make the thing go very easily.
Mouth sores. Are baaack. Not very bad, but I'm not happy to see them back, even a little bit.
Tired.
Slightly urpy. (nauseous). Good news. I didn't take any med for it, and now it seems to be going away.

PICC line and pump go away tomorrow, but, if side effects follow last time, they have only just begun.
Do not like.

To all who have written lately, I hope to get back to you all.  I so appreciate your thoughts, your sharings, and your prayers.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, 
he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.
Psalm 23:2-3
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