So Yesterday I met again with my radiation oncologist...
The idea of radiation is truly fascinating. It is amazing how the beams can be manipulated so that they only radiate the small area that is affected by cancer. I wish that it was all I had to do (instead of chemo & surgery). Life certainly would be easier right now.
but - back to yesterday...
I met with the doctor and we did the "prep" before I actually begin the radiation.
First they created a mold so that I am in the same position for every treatment. after the mold was created they made some marks on the areas that will be treated and did a CT scan to make sure they have everything in the right place. after that was completed, I got tattooed.
Yep, I got my first tattoo(s).I know you're jealous...
Seriously though, they are the smallest things you could imagine. they look like freckles. but, they are there nonetheless. oh, and I got painted with bright blue paint marker. Michael thinks it's cool. I feel like a doodle pad gone wild. I won't post any pics of that though...too much for your viewing pleasure.
I will officially start my radiation schedule next week. It will be EVERY DAY for the next six weeks!
I will keep my eye on the prize though...I am ALMOST done with all this stuff. I will be so happy when all I have to do is get my Herceptin infusion every three weeks.
Before I sign off tonight - I need to put out a HUGE thank you to everyone that has been there for us.
To you who provided meals when we needed them the most but were too proud to ask...You who took it upon yourselves to send us things that you knew would make my boys lives a little easier and and my recovery from surgery much more comfortable...To you who drove me anywhere I needed to go when I felt like a prisoner in my home after surgery...and to my friends who didn't wait for me to call and ask for help - you were just there.
I don't think that I will get personal notes to all of you that have given us the gift of friendship, but I want you all to know that I (and my family) feel so blessed to have been shown God's grace through all of you.
THANK YOU, Thank You, thank you.
Faith makes things possible, not easy. ~Author Unknown
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