Yay! This is a huge milestone! If you are local, swing by the rose and crown this evening for a champagne toast - I should be there from @ 6 on.
Not quite off the Ctrain - more on that next week - but today I celebrate the end of treatments!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
20 Down, 8 to go - May be slower going from here on out
20 Down, 8 To Go.
For those of you doing the math, you'll notice that I skipped a treatment this week. My rad onc had me skip today's treatment because my burns were looking a bit too "angry". He and I are hoping that a 4 day weekend off from treatment will allow them to calm down so that we can resume treatment next week. I really hope so because I hate to slow down the process of killing cancer cells!
This week was a big transition week where the burns suddenly became more prominent and more important. I have heard of this step-function in seriousness but it was still a surprise to watch it happen day by day. The biggest area of concern is the clavicle area where thin skin, bony protuberance and a fold in the skin all converge to create areas of concentration ( we guess). I've also got a pretty good burn at the breast bone area where the skin is thin and a third burn at the "exit dose" area on the back of my shoulder. Yup, radiation goes right through you and creates what I call the exit wound. I'll be using all the recommended lotions and potions to help calm the burns down over the 4 day weekend. Hoping for 4 days of radiation next week!
In fun news, I'm still enjoying walks in my "five fingers" frogs feet and I finally got an iPhone. I really like consolidating everything into one device. ( Yes, I'm about a decade late to the game!) Listening to slacker radio on the go has been the most unexpected fun benefit!
Hope you all have a great long weekend and a Happy Valentine's Day!
For those of you doing the math, you'll notice that I skipped a treatment this week. My rad onc had me skip today's treatment because my burns were looking a bit too "angry". He and I are hoping that a 4 day weekend off from treatment will allow them to calm down so that we can resume treatment next week. I really hope so because I hate to slow down the process of killing cancer cells!
This week was a big transition week where the burns suddenly became more prominent and more important. I have heard of this step-function in seriousness but it was still a surprise to watch it happen day by day. The biggest area of concern is the clavicle area where thin skin, bony protuberance and a fold in the skin all converge to create areas of concentration ( we guess). I've also got a pretty good burn at the breast bone area where the skin is thin and a third burn at the "exit dose" area on the back of my shoulder. Yup, radiation goes right through you and creates what I call the exit wound. I'll be using all the recommended lotions and potions to help calm the burns down over the 4 day weekend. Hoping for 4 days of radiation next week!
In fun news, I'm still enjoying walks in my "five fingers" frogs feet and I finally got an iPhone. I really like consolidating everything into one device. ( Yes, I'm about a decade late to the game!) Listening to slacker radio on the go has been the most unexpected fun benefit!
Hope you all have a great long weekend and a Happy Valentine's Day!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Over the hump! 16 down, 12 to go.
Another quick update - Over the hump! 16 down and 12 to go.
Just flying under the radar trying to get through the next 3 weeks. Wake up, go to radiation, breathe normally, treat myself to a delicious post-radiation caffeinated beverage, do all my physical therapy exercises, walk at least 30 min per day, nap a little, read a little... Rinse and Repeat. Today I treated myself to a new pair of walking shoes, they look like frog's feet but they are very comfortable ( so far) !
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_KSO_f.cfm
With the sun out I think I'll get a little natural radiation and take my frogs feet out for a walk!
Just flying under the radar trying to get through the next 3 weeks. Wake up, go to radiation, breathe normally, treat myself to a delicious post-radiation caffeinated beverage, do all my physical therapy exercises, walk at least 30 min per day, nap a little, read a little... Rinse and Repeat. Today I treated myself to a new pair of walking shoes, they look like frog's feet but they are very comfortable ( so far) !
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_KSO_f.cfm
With the sun out I think I'll get a little natural radiation and take my frogs feet out for a walk!
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