Peeling

The radiologist was right when she said that my skin would get worse before it got better. I’ve been peeling in places that have never peeled before and the skin under my arm appears to be blistering. I’ve been given a prescription of Flamazine which in an antibiotic topical cream that they give to burn victims. I’m told that in another week or two, the skin should start to get back to normal.

Today I made a trip to the dentist that had been put off because it is not recommended that you have any dental work done while you are having cancer treatments. Actually, I made the trip down to St. Thomas yesterday to see my dentist. After I took my coat off and found a magazine to read, the receptionist called me and said, “You do realize your appointment is tomorrow.” I guess if I had to screw up any appointment, that was the best one to choose

me