Radiation therapy has officially begun and I think my van will go on autopilot to Kitchener by the time I am all finished 30 treatments! The doctor met with me on the first day and declared I was a good candidate for an additional week of radiation, if my skin health holds up. So that means 6 weeks instead of 5. The good news is that they were able to change my appointments to the mornings- that at least has made me feel better.
The radiation room looks like something out of Star Wars, very high tech. I am on a table lying in the mold that was made for me with machines whirling all around me. The radiation therapists leave the room when the treatment starts and if they don't like how I am lined up they can move the table by remote control. Very freaky to say the least! The treatment does not take long, but the lining things up can take a while.
I have to share something I read in a magazine while I was waiting for my appointment. It was on menopausal symptoms (sorry if this is too much detail...!)- this topic is of interest to me as my body was kicked into chemo induced menopause and I am learning to greatly respect menopausal symptoms. Anyways, this lady identified the 7 menopausal dwarfs:
Itchy, Bitchy, Sweaty, Bloaty, Sleepy, Forgetful and Psycho.
No need to say anymore!