Yesterday I had my first radiation appointment. Compared to chemotherapy treatments, it was fairly quick and uneventful. I know I showed you this picture before but, here is the picture of the machine they use to do radiation treatments. http://www.lrcc.on.ca/general/tour-radtreatment.xml Basically I lay down on the table (not very cushy) and have my arm above my head like I’m going to throw a ball. There are 3 people that do all the set-up in the dark using the laser beams that come down from the ceiling. They use the tattoos as guides then play connect the dots with green marker. When I’m all lined up they turn the lights on and leave the room so the radiation can begin. The machine radiates from 4 positions; front, back, 45 degree angle on the right and 45 degree angle on the left. My job is to lay as still as possible praying that I don’t cough, sneeze or get an itch somewhere.
Today I’m back for treatment #2 at 12:30pm then I’ll meet with my radiologist at 1:10pm. They give you a weeks worth of appointments at a time so I’m booked until next Tuesday. Unfortunately the treatments are at a different time everyday so I’m constantly checking the calendar.
Have a good one.
me
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Happy to hear all is going well. You look amazing at the run!
If you ever want to grab a tea after one of your "29 appointments" - let me know :-)
Cheers
Carla
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