3 down and 18 to go! The first three radiation treatments are done. I have to admit that the side effects have been more than I expected. Definitely rocks the body. I guess we are out to kill cancer.
The first time they strapped me into the mask, it caught me off guard. Just didn't know it’d be so tight. Once I got over the mental hump, then it’s been fine. For the initial treatment you’re strapped in for about 30 minutes as they do imaging, review it by doctor, and then finally start the treatment. Now the treatment part is easy. It’s just dealing with the side effects.
My takeaway has been that I need to create more margin for healing this month. A friend who had cancer in 2017 told me to create margin and then create some more, because you won’t create enough the first time. So far my strategy has been keep going strong and have a backup plan. I need to let wisdom prevail. We’re in this for the long haul to win. To be healthy. To conquer.
I’m sleeping well. Drinking lots of veggie and fruit smoothies. Working out at the gym (if you call it that: light recumbent bike and light weights). Feels great to keep moving though. I did reschedule most of my treatments from 11 a.m. to about 3:00 p.m. as I have felt really good in the morning but need to rest after treatment. Figured that’d be a better flow to the day.
Thanks for all the love, support and prayer. On the prayer list: kill the bad guys, protect to the good guys, minimal side effects, healing growth for the nerves in the feet, healing for Nana, and grace for the family.
