Radiation appointment

It is Friday night - I had a long nap today, so up quite late, so thought I would update you all.

Had my planning appointment at the radiation centre today.  Dragged myself there for a 10:00 am appointment - up and at 'em early for me this morning!!  They spent about 1 hour with me marking my breast area with dots and measuring etc. in preparation for when they do the radiation treatment.  They were a very thorough team - double checking everything - making sure that where I was on the table was noted, where my arm needed to be, tattooing the breast area so that they know exactly where they will apply the radiation.   I told them I wanted a Cancer Vixen tattoo, but all I got was the dots!!

Maureen was with me - she came down yesterday - my guardian angel!  She makes sure I eat and drink and take the meds.  I finally conceded to filling a prescription for an antibiotic for my cough - I thought it was getting better, but seems like it is back today - ears hurting also - so hopefully the meds will do the trick.

Eating is still difficult for me - slowly getting taste back a little bit - but no interest in food at all - and I need to eat to get my strength back - so it is a battle.  Getting the fluid in me, the food and the meds is a full time job!!

Nicole arrived this evening, so nice to have the help over the weekend.  She keeps me in line!!

So folks - it is just 'time' - time is all I need to get well - perhaps I am rushing things and expecting too much - but being patient isn't working for me.  Chemo affects everyone different and of course there are many different drugs for different people.  This hit me particularly hard unfortunately, so I have to take my punishment and get on with it.  So looking ahead to some nice weather and some vitamin 'D'.

It is the weekend - Happy St. Patrick's day everyone - I might even sneak in some green beer tomorrow - to heck with the antibiotics - can't feel any worse!!!!  As long as I don't have to walk anywhere I can sit in a bar!!!  :)  Just won't be doing the Irish Jig this year!!

Well - goodnight - let's see what tomorrow brings!!

J