February 6, 2007
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Tuesday
Today, I'm tired. There is something in these "boosts" that is kicking my tail. Add to it that I'm really starting to get some radiation burns, and it's just not a lot of fun right now. These last 8 treatments are different from the prior 25. They are only treating 2 fields, meaning that the machine stops only twice to zap me instead of 4 times. And when they zapped me 4 times, the zaps were 4-7 seconds long. The two field boosts are zapping for 14-16 seconds. And something in that extra 10 seconds is draining the sheer life out of me.
I'm still thankful for the tummy tube. At least I don't have to think too hard to stay alive. I don't even have to put forth the effort to eat. I can just come home and crash in the chair.
The sunlight lamp is still helping me through the evenings.
I'm headed to treatment and a meeting with the doctor in a few minutes. It'll be my last Tuesday doctor's appointment. That seems amazing to me. They've told me that the tissues can continue to respond to radiation for up to 8 weeks, so for the next 8 weeks, I will continue to visualize cancer cells getting zapped. On Thursday, when I go for Chemo, I'll know more about what's following.
This week, I'm not working at all. I probably could, but at this point in the week, tomorrow is the last "good day" before chemo, so I've decided to just take this week as a wash. My mom brought me yarn to make her a prayer shawl. I got one from a lady at church that she loved while I was in the hospital, so I'm going to make one for her. Maybe I can get it done this week.
Last night, I had another weepy time. I've got to stop that. It's so hard on everyone to see me get weepy. But I do have to say that my teenaged daughters have learned how to step up to the plate and tell me what I need to hear, and to really be comforters. I'm proud of them.
OK, gotta jump in the shower to go to the doc. Have a great Tuesday evening!!!
Comments (6)
Awww, that's awesome that the girls know what to say and when to say it. I think they learned that from you.
I'm so happy that you're able to write and tell us how you're doing, Evie. We are all praying for you all the time. I hope you can feel the prayers. They are cancer-zapping prayers!
Keeping those cancer zapping prayers coming!
The weepiness comes with the territory, and you probably have very little control over it. Last year when my SIL was undergoing treatments she was weepy all the time. I'm sure your family understands.
I'm so proud of your girls!!
I'm glad to hear that you are doing so well, Evie. Prayers continue to storm the heavens from all of us.
Still praying here! I've been wondering how your kids are doing, and it sounds as though they are being wonderful supporters! What a joy they must be to you. And an answer to prayer.
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