You haven't heard from me for a while because I was being held captive in the hospital for 12 days but I managed to escape this past Saturday. On Friday, January 20, I finished my chemo. That weekend I felt kind of blah but as I posted earlier I thought I was prepared for what lay ahead. I went for my regular radiation treatment Monday morning and then saw the doc who gave me a shot to help control the diarrhea and some scrips for pain and diarrhea. I went back to bed when we got home and Jerry became concerned in the late afternoon when I became pretty much unresponsive to him. He called the doc then called 911 and off I was. Later that evening my temp hit 105 so I was wrapped in cold, wet towels and ice, not fun. My white cell count was so low that anyone entering my room had to wear a mask. I also had a transfusion of two units of blood because my red count was also so low. Finally things started to get back to somewhat normal and I started pushing to get out so I could finish my treatment. My electrolytes are still a little out of balance so my legs and ankles are swollen but everything else seems ok.
This morning I went to the radiation clinic to resume my regular treatments. One this AM and two more then Friday a realigning and starting Monday eight days of boost. I saw the PA and she had very good news. Usually after a break from radiation, the body has time to adjust so I shouldn't have as many side affects. The boost is concentrated on the tumor area so other areas in the pelvis shouldn't be affected any more. I know I will hurt in that area but at least it will be localized. That's was Percocet is for. She also said I don't have to worry about the low residue diet unless the diarrhea starts again. I am so looking forward to having this over so I can heal and get on with my life. According to schedule I should be through with treatment February 22.