On Thursday I met with my radiologist. I have learned that I will be starting radiation after chemotherapy is done. Unlike chemotherapy that destroys cancer cells throughout the entire body, radiation will destroy any cancer cells that my have lingered at the original site. As with all treatments, there can be side effects which may include darkening of skin, arm swelling, blistering of the skin, fatigue, lung scaring etc. etc. In total, I will be having 30 radiation sessions; everyday, Monday to Friday for 6 weeks. Guess I better get a parking pass for the hospital!
I will meet again with the radiologist in August to plan out the treatments i.e. should I only get the breast radiated or the breast, and lymph nodes under the arm and around the collar bone. I will also be getting tattoos that they will use as markers to ensure that the radiation is targeted at the same area for each treatment. I wonder if I can get smiley face tattoos?
It was great to see everyone at the Year End party yesterday. I must say that your singing has improved tremendously since I’ve been away. (FYI…the card was in the mailbox when I got home…thanks.)
I had the appointment with Genetic Counseling yesterday. Stay tuned for Genetic Counseling 101.
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