Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Radiation Oncologist Meet & Greet
Ok, so "meet and greet" is a bit too warm of a term for my appointment today. For some reason I had to have a consult with a radiation oncologist even though I won't be doing radiation for at least four months. And it's a bummer to say that I can't shake the dose of reality he had to dish out to me today. When I met with my regular oncologist, I left feeling so optimistic. Today, I learned where every single enlarged lymph node is (I forgot to tell him ahead of time that I don't want the details), what lasting effect radiation will have on my body (reduced lung capacity and possible heart issues later in life) and the nasty side effects I will have during my course of treatment (thick saliva that can cause cavities and a sore throat that will make eating hard, among other things). He let me know that radiation is an option, not something I have to do - it basically just cleans up what chemo may leave behind. Assuming I don't have cancer in my bone marrow, it will be 17 daily treatments - a little over three weeks. At any rate, please feel free to leave encouraging comments or verses as that is exactly what I need today.
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My dad's a radiation therapist and if you choose to go that route, then I'll pray you get therapists as fun as he and his co-workers are. :)
Philippians 4:6-7
New International Version (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
You will beat this and then move on. It already seems like it has changed your perspective in a good way. Something that will probably stay with you forever. You have been through a lot physically and emotionally in the last year or so. Pregnancy is tiring and now cancer. I'm sure you are worn out and understandably. Just keep leaning on the Lord and He will get you through with his strength. He has more than enough. You will recover and and by this time next year you will be feeling great and healthy!
Kami,
My husband had stage 4 throat cancer (he's fine today - thank you God!!)
The doctors told us what to expect - those same doctors today meet with my husband asking questions of him as to why he isn't having the effects they listed before the chemo and radiation....they say one thing..but God is the one at the wheel.
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