I went into Tuesday expecting to have another treatment at the very least...3 at the very most. One of the techs said to the other, "this is it, right?" I popped up and said "what is it?" They both just looked at me and smiled. They said the doctor prescribed 8 "boost" treatments and this was #8...you are done after today. :-)
They also mentioned that it is a good thing because they didn't think my skin could take another day. And how! So, today was my first radiation free day and it feels like Saturday to me. They were right about my skin. Imagine taking a blow torch to your skin...and that pretty much is what it feels like. The skin has really broken down and the open sores are very painful. Today, more blisters have emerged and I am just waiting for them to pop....more open sores.
The good news is that I am done! It can only get better from this point on out...right? I have an appointment with the doctor in a month to assess the damage and scan those pesky tumors to see what they are doing. Please keep me and those pesky tumors in your prayers. They have to stop growing for this to be the end of my story. I fear what the next course of action is...so they have to stop growing! It would be a bonus if they shrunk but I will settle for stopping them in there tracks!
That's all for now, I am sure news won't be flowing in daily but I will keep you posted.
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I am so glad to know that you get a break and hopefully on towards healing!!! I hope to see you soon, maybe the book club on Tuesday night! it is tons of fun, even if you don't feel like reading or drinking wine (you know that is not high on my list either) Hang in there, dear friend!
ReplyDeletelove, Karyl