Radiation Treatment Planning Visit

I went to see Dr. Z today. This visit was to do a brief treatment planning CT scan. They made the markings on my back where they would deliver the radiation. The CT scan images would be sent to the radiation department for Dr. Z to map out exactly where the radiation would be delivered. Once they were done with this they would call me in for a simulation appointment.

On the way out I asked the tech about my MRI results. I indicated that I had not heard anything about them and I was very anxious because I didn't have a good feeling about it. He said if I hadn't heard anything then not to worry. They always call when something shows up.

Scott and I went to breakfast and rationalized that they wouldn't have gone through the charade of the treatment planning scan and the money wasted if the MRI turned up something, right? I was coming to terms with radiation and what it meant for out family. We had hopes this was the answer to ending this cycle of growths and we could return to normal life.

We had also decided not to tell the kids anything because I couldn't quite get through a sentence about it without crying and I wanted to be able to tell them, especially Justin exactly what it was like. It was truly no big deal, but I needed to believe that also.