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, September 5, 2011

Bigger Steps

All parts of workout (cardio, stretch, weights) are in place - even though at just 25%.
Vacuumed 1/2 the living room. The bad news is that the other 1/2 looks awful.
Morphine is at 1/2 minimum dose. Still need that little bit. Itching can be fierce at times.
Completely caught up with work emails and professional online magazines.

I need to learn to blog in the morning, along with everything else. Afternoon and evening are still subject to unscheduled naps and general tiredness. Of course, the morning routine has now gone into afternoon. Partly 'cause I slept til nearly 9AM! Ten hours??! Well, that's how we let the healing happen.

I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.
I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Psalm 16:7-11
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