Finished with Radiation

Well, now I've completed the radiation treatment schedule. Actually finished
last Wednesday.
Still having pain in the esophagus but I've been assured that will diminish
and go away in time. Still, it's tough to eat solid food. BOOST, ENSURE, etc.
are the worst tasting things I can think of, right now.
Have a follow-up radiation oncologist appointment on Wednesday and a follow-up medical oncologist appointment next week.
Thanksgiving weekend did me in. I "caught" a respiratory infection of some sort and had to go on a "Z-PACK" treatment for a few days.
Took two weeks vacation and finally went back to work today. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Still, I'm a bit tired. All in all, it was a good day.
Have fun, get the Christmas gift shopping done early and then relax.

Yesterday, Tuesday, December 4, 2008

Reached another milestone on my journey.
I have had my final, scheduled, CHEMO treatment !
There is a follow-up visit with the Medical Oncologist
for Dec. 23. Still have to have my porta-cath flushed
on a monthly basis. Those things are on my priority
list, but not as high as the treatments.
Speaking of treatment, today is day number four (4)in
the radiation countdown. I know the photos above are for
day 6, but they are so cute I had to use them.
Mr. "J" is getting into the countdown really good, per
the Eldest Daughter, and Miss "M" has her own way with
how things should be (or was Mom too quick on the trigger?).
Love the daily updates!!! Thanks.