Today radiation changed to "boost". That means they narrow the field radiation to just the area where the tumor was. It will only be one 20 second treatment instead of the 5 from two angles. This treatment is also from a new angle, more directly over the top of me rather than from the side. This will let all of the general area (under my arm..etc) heal up from "radiation response" and make the area they are hitting increasingly sore. The good news is I only have 9 boost treatments. I have three more this week, 4 next week and then 1 the following Monday and then I am DONE with radiation!! I am getting excited ! Dr. Nigrin said I could start back up with full Curves workouts now. Very good news as well! Unfortunately I have gained a few pounds in the last few months. I am anxious to reverse that trend! Tomorrow I will go and start with weighing, measuring and retesting on all the machines.. get a fresh new start. I intend to get stronger and healthier every day! :)
This is what my head looked like last Friday,(12/11/09) when Lesta (my sister) was here visiting. We had great time just hanging out, doing Christmas shopping, baking, tree decorating and of course going to treatments. What a special time!
This is what I look like today (12/15/09) There is hair there :) I promise !
My hair is starting to grow again. I can feel more stubble on my head every day. At this point it is rather soft, fuzzy...kind of like new hair on a babies head. However, I sense that stronger hair is beginning to grow :) This morning I stepped outside to check the weather and could feel the wind blowing thru the short hair :) Perhaps I am dreaming..wishful thinking.
I am thankful for the warm hats I have, (and my wig). I have had a several of people make me great hats. I love these generous, comfortable and attractive head coverings! Here are just a couple examples of them!
I am constantly reminded how blessed I am with friends and family who love me, pray for me, and care for me in so many wonderful ways! I have also been blessed by minimal negative symptoms, a direct result I believe for your many prayers.
2 comments:
HAIR!!!!! How exciting! I love the imagery of you stepping outside and feeling the wind blowing through your new baby hair. :)
You are so close to being done! Which also means, I am close to seeing you again. HOORAY!
Hope you are enjoying some wonderful Christmas Celebration with all your family. I can't believe it is here and gone. The good news is you are all but done with radiation!!!! I will be celebrating with you this week!
Love ya Sis, Lesta
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