Radiation update

Thought I would update you on how the rad. therapy is going.  It is a pain going every day, but each day is one less to go - the therapist reminded me today that I am almost half way through.  I am feeling no real discomfort yet - it is starting to get a little 'pink' and they target quite a large area - so under my arm, more to the side, is starting to get a little tender and tightens up at night - but I can't really complain.  My stamina is still not what it should be and she keeps telling me to take it easy, that they are tiring me out - so I shouldn't be so hard on myself.  I was late for my appointment today - thought it was 2:40 and when I checked it was 12:40 - so I had to call and apologize and then rush to get there as soon as I could.  They are very easy going though I must say.  A student was there this morning as well as the usual team - so I always warn the new people ahead of time before I take my wig off - don't want to scare them!  I usually take it off when on the table because my head wiggles around until we get it into the right spot and I don't want it to become radioactive (just kidding)!!!  

I usually sit in the waiting room for a few minutes afterwards just to pull myself together, I get a bit dizzy getting up from the table and so today, I picked up some of the knitting they have in the waiting room.  They are looking for knitted panels - 10" wide and 40" long to make blankets for the chemo patients - a lot of patients feel cold - I know I did - so if you are a knitter and have spare wool - then get cracking and I will drop them off!!

I drove downtown and spent the day with my daughter yesterday - so that was good.  We went for lunch to our favourite French pastry place in the east end - sat outside (the heaters were on) - but it felt like Spring and was really good to get out and about.  We did a little shopping in the Beaches and then she dragged me to Gerard Square - I managed the Winners quite well but was not prepared to walk around the mall - so I didn't - I sat while she shopped.  Nicole had to pick up baby gifts for someone at her company who had just had a baby girl.  So I was quite happy to sit and let her do the shopping. 

Bought some pansies for the front of the house - now getting them planted is another thing - but nice to see some colour.  I love this time of the year. 

I brought Greek food home for supper so didn't have to cook when I got in and that was a good thing because I was tired.  

So things are starting to look up - I can see the end in sight and hopefully this will be the last of it.  They tell me that the last few radiation treatments are the worst and even a couple of weeks after - that you are very tired and can have some discomfort because that radiation - it just keeps going - like the energizer bunny!!!  

So everyone - thanks for your prayers and support - keep it coming and before you know it I will be as good as new!!

Jeaninne