The first half of this week was very busy. Monday I had an appointment for a bone scan at Del Webb Hospital in Surprise at 8:30. This is the third Monday morning we have been there for tests and it is about 45 minutes from the house. The staff there is wonderful, very upbeat, and they don't keep you waiting at all. I don't have the results of the scan yet but I am assuming "no news is good news".
Tuesday morning I went into Wickenburg to get my Cpap machine. Before all this cancer stuff started I had a couple of sleep studies and found out I have mild sleep apnea. I haven't made it through the night with the machine yet, but tonight I will tweak it and make it a little more snug in the hope I can get a good night's sleep.
Tuesday afternoon I met with my radiation oncologist, Dr Terry Lee. He is truly amazing - a mechanical engineering degree from UCLA, medical degree from Tufts University, masters in nuclear engineering from MIT and radiation oncology from UC San Francisco. With all the engineering I was expecting some kind of nerd, but just the opposite. He has a great personality and sense of humor. In order to start my treatment on the 19th, he had us wait around 45-50 minutes to get another scan of the affected area and to make a cast for my legs to keep my in the proper position. It is not ladylike at all, I have to keep my legs in a "frog" position. Dr Lee was adamant that we not drive the 106 mile round trip every day and Jerry finally agrees. We will be moving the motor home the day after Christmas. Monday I have chemo at 1:15 and the radiation is not until 6:40, then the same thing again on Friday. That was the only opening but I will move to about 10:30 AM after 8 or 9 days.
Yesterday I had my hair cut short so I don't have to worry about it. I had let it grow over the last year, but I still have curls. They say I shouldn't lose my hair but I want to be prepared. I won't be a blonde much longer. I don't want chemicals on my head while getting them injected into my body.
Today through Sunday are somewhat normal days. I want to get things done around the house because I don't know how I'll feel next week and want the house somewhat clean for Christmas. I am still feeling normal and I don't really know what to expect. According to Dr Lee it sounds like the radiation will be worse than the chemo.
I will sign off now but will be back soon. TTFN