Nov. 21, 2017 (Tuesday)
Update:
Crazy to think it was one week ago today that I got out of the hospital.
Not a whole lot to report, but here we go.
#1 – Good couple of days. I went to work for a few hours both today and yesterday. Feeling good, spirits have been really good.
#2 – Had my 7th Radiation Appt. today … these radiation appointments have been a breeze. No side effects. I don’t believe they zap my energy. All in all, been really good.
SIDE NOTE:
Now something happened at my first Radiation appt. 1 week ago. They have a CD player in the room and they were playing Billy Joel’s greatest hits. Pressure by Bill Joel (a song from 1982) – I have not heard this song in decades. But something happened that day … this song just struck a cord with me. So now, since that day, Pressure by Billy Joel has become my rally song / my fight song if you will. I have made sure they played that song in every radiation treatment ever since. And sometimes, the song just pops in my head as the day progresses, and it definitely helps lift my spirits. Just figured I would share …
#3 – one week ago, I was on pain pills every 4 hours. Then a few days ago I went to every 6 hours. Today I have yet to have a pain pill, last one I took was at 8pm last night. I talked to my radiologist about this tonight. He said it was a great sign that I have gone from “every 4 hours” to not at all in one week. And with no pain pills, I will be allowed to drive again.
#4 – PET scan … still waiting for appt. for that – I just learned that it is apparently the insurance company slowing that down a bit, should get an update tomorrow.
#5 – Info on my DNA markers … talked to the Oncologist office today. Should get this info by end of next week. Fingers crossed
#6 – Tomorrow is a bit of a busy day … 9:00am Radiation Appt. along with a meeting with my radiologist. Then at 3:30pm is a meeting with an Oncologist … just meeting with a 2nd Oncologist to make sure I am happy with my decision – nothing wrong with checking out 2 doctors.
Not sure when my next update will be as not a huge amount to report each day — but everyone have a fantastic Thanksgiving Holiday. Treasure your family and friends! So crazy how things can change so quickly. Enjoy every moment! Love those around you!
Thank you everyone for your love and support. And of course, F’ Cancer!