Friday, October 18, 2013 - Thought I'd post an update on the past week. I met with my radiation oncologist on Tuesday and my skin looks good. I'm noticing a little burning under my back shoulder. The creams and lotions seems to keep it at bay. He did measure my left arm and is referring me back to the Physical Therapist Lymphedema Specialist as he thinks I may be developing some in the upper left arm. I couldn't get an appointment until next Friday, October 25.
Also on Tuesday I met with the Urologist Dr. Elizabeth Williams. She ordered a CT scan and x-rays which I had this morning as well as some blood work to check my kidneys & bladder. On November 12 I will be having a cystoscopy in her office. These tests will rule out kidney stones and bladder cancer. Dr. Williams seemed confident it would not be cancer, but since I was on Cytoxin for one of my chemo drugs, this can be a factor. With my history, she doesn't want to take any chances. I am no longer having blood while urinating or having the pain and burning. The urine sample came back negative, but so did the last two I had when I was having the blood.
I was early for all my radiation trips this week and was in and out. Takes me longer to undress and redress than to get the radiation.
My frame of mind has been a lot better this week. I am also noticing a little more fatigue, so I usually nap for a while when getting home. Thanks to all that have driven me over in Dane's absence. You'll never know how much you are appreciated.
So I'm hanging in there - keep those prayers coming!
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