Cancer Sucks

The CT Simulation in preparation for radiation therapy is done.  It was a bit uncomfortable, but not that bad.  And it was fairly quick.  Mt only complaint was the male radiation therapist who was doing the set up.  He didn't communicate well and I was uncomfortable because he didn't tell me what he was doing.  I was positioned in a manner that I could not see what he was doing.  I am one who likes to know what is happening. I now have a pillow mould of my upper body to ensure I am in the same position for all radiation treatments, 16 in all. I'm told that all women with breast cancer had to endure 32 treatments with a boost dosage of radiation on the last week.  Newer technology has made it so the same dosage given in 32 treatments can now be given in 16.  I'm lucky in that the doctor feels I won't need a boost on my last week.  This is attributed to the amazing work of my surgeon. Because my this is my left breast, during the actual rad...

Today is radiation Wednesday.  I met with the radiation oncologist this morning,  The good news is only 16 treatments.  Catching the cancer early, having a great surgeon and making everything involved with treatment happen fast all helped in less radiation treatments. I go for a CT simulation tomorrow.  I'm told it takes about an hour.  From that mapping is done and a plan is created.  Hope to get this started bu the end of next week. I am staying local for the radiation treatments versus the other care I've had.  Even though I feel that medical care in my area sucks, I feel that the radiation treatments will be of equal value.  I've educated my self and have learn the protocol for my type of cancer and all my medical practitioners have followed the protocol. So, a new, but fairly quickly and painless journey begins tomorrow.  I feel positive about the outcome.  Next step the chemotherapy oral medication that will keep my body from...