This morning I had my CT Simulation appointment to get things prepared for radiation treatment. I met with a resident first then got changed and laid down on the CT machine where I was put into the position that I will be in for all the radiation appointments. We tried different head rests and arms rests out until they felt comfortable….yeah, right. There were four people involved in the process, one being a doctor who was obviously going through her own cancer treatments. They all took turns drawing on me and moving me on the machine then they would congregate in a closed room and watch me through the window as the machine passed over me. (Kind of like being moved through a donut that has a rotating middle.) It felt weird having everyone leave the room to watch behind safer quarters. When the machine was done, they would come out of the room and draw some more. When they were happy with the machine positioning, I had 5 tattoos put on me that will aid in the machine set-up for each radiation session. The remainder of the program set-up will take about a week and a half for the technicians. Sometime in the next two weeks, I will get a call for my first radiation appointment; I’m told it will likely be before the end of the month.
After my appointment I paid Colleen a surprise visit. It was great to sit and chat about things that only other cancers patients can appreciate and understand like ‘chemo brain’, hair/lack of hair issues, drugs, tattoos, sleep, etc., etc. I’m glad we have each other.
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Hi Kim,
I haven't wrote to you before now, but I keep reading almost everyday. I am so proud of you and often think that I hope I would be so strong if something like this were to happen to me. You are such an inspiration. I got all teared up reading your segment on your Pink party and I can see you now, going over the finnish line at the race. We were away for the weekend and could not make it. Glad it turned out to be a great success. I hope I am thankful for each day (I try to be) because you hear about so many others that were not so lucky. I mention you to my Mom now again. Remember she is a breast Cancer survivor of over 30 years now. We are very interested in your journey. I also share some of your stories with my girls as I think it is very important for everyone to be aware of life's reality and some of the roadblocks that everyday people have to face sometimes. It is funny you mention tattoos. Two of my girls have real tattoos much to my disapproval but hey whatever makes them happy I guess is really what is important when you look at the bottom line. I know your radiation treatments will go just as smooth as the others. You are doing an amazing job. Keep up the good work!
My Fondest Wishes,
Diane Blackwell
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