I have finally finished with my series of radiation treatments. More exciting, I'm no longer hooked to my chemo bag! I still have the PICC line as I may need more chemo later but it wont be the constant drip version. On my last 3 radiation treatments they targeted the 2 tumors and zapped them hard. My doctor warned me that I wouldn't feel well, so I'm taking the week off. He's right, I don't feel well, but It's so wonderful not to be tired down to a belly bag that I'm still enjoying it. Still, I am very tired and have a very tender bottom due to the "trots".
I'm feeling sort of at loose ends though. I'm supposed to take a month to let my body recover from the radiation and chemo. In a month, I'll see my radiation doctor, my oncologist and my surgeon. It seems like a "given" that I'll need surgery, but how extensive is the question.
I was reading an article about how some researchers are trying to develop vacines that teach the body's immune system how to recognise cancer cells and destroy them instead of relying on today's treatment of "poison, slash and burn".
I keep thinking that I should accomplish something, make profound changes to my life, but I'm just floating along, trying to figure out what's going on. Oh, I did get a certificate of completion from the radiation department and I got to ring the bell they have on the wall. Actually, I appreciated the whole thing because I did accomplish something, with a huge amount of help, but still, I made it to one milestone! I really appreciate the staff at the radiation department and the staff at the infusion department. They do their jobs well with lots of caring. I guess now, I recover a bit and move on to the next stage.
