Radiation Update

Thursday, October 10 - I started radiation on October 1.  As stated, Dane was able to get me there that whole week.  I'm still not driving due to the neuropathy that is still present in my hands and feet.  It seems to get worse at night.  I still have a lot of fatigue from the chemo.  I was told the effects of the radiation would take a couple of weeks.

I met with Dr. Frazier, my radiation oncologist on Tuesday after my 5th treatment.  He looked over my skin to make sure everything was in order and it was.  I will see him every 5th treatment.  Today is the first day that I have felt some burning like I have a sunburn under my left arm.  I am using Aquaphor to help with that along with some moisturizing lotion as my skin is really, really dry.

An x-ray, also known as a "port film," was taken by the radiation therapist on the first day of treatment and every 5th treatment. Port films verify that you are being positioned accurately during your treatments.

Port films do not provide diagnostic information, so radiation therapists cannot learn about your progress from these films. However, port films are important to help the therapists maintain precision in your treatment.

Dane & I went to Webb City (where Adam & Ann live now)  the last weekend in September as I haven't seen Brayden since the wedding.  It was a much needed visit for me and boosted my spirits.  It rained all day Saturday, but Sunday was beautiful so a lot of the day was spent outside.  We came home on Monday and I started radiation on Tuesday.

So I have 26 treatments left and moving right along.  Thanks to those who have driven me over.  Please continue to pray that this neuropathy leaves and things get back to normal.  I am having more good times during the day so that is promising.  

Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength , an ever-present help in trouble”