Today is my birthday and I had my eighth radiation treatment.
My family celebrated my birthday last evening and I had a wonderful time.
Today's treatment was like all the previous ones--borrriiinngg!
I go in and lie down on a long narrow table. The machine radiates me from above, below, left, and right. The treatments themselves take less than 10-minutes. Waiting to be called back can take much longer. Yesterday I got there at 10:30 for a 10:45 appointment. They came out about 11:00 and said they had moved my appointment to 1:15. So, I left and had lunch with a friend and then went back.
The worst thing is that I have to go every day. I've asked for morning appointments and they oblige as best they can. I like to have at least half of my day for myself. Afternoon appointments just seem to ruin my whole day.
The good news is that I have had no side effects from the radiation. It may still be a little too early. Some people have no side effects at all. I pray I'm one of them.
Speaking of prayer, I need it. Pray that I have no side effects. Pray that the eight weeks pass quickly for me. Pray for my safety as I drive to and from the hospital daily. Pray for my wife, Dianne, as she cares for me. Is that enough to pray for? Thanks.
3 comments:
Hey...this is Mandy to you...Amanda O'Rear to others. Ha-Ha! I love love love your site...and the beautiful picture of you with Gabi! How adorable. You are and will always be in my prayers. This is a wonderful way to keep up with everyone...I will check in often on you! Good for you. Glad the treatments are going well so far...I will pray it continues!
Much Love & God Bless!!
Happy Birthday Uncle Old guy, oops, I mean Uncle Dana. Looks like you are enjoying being a grandpa. Good for you. We are very glad to hear that things are going well. we will continue to pray that that continues. say Hi to everyone for us. we miss and love you all.
Deanna, Kollin, Kody, Taylor
Dana, I like this Blog idea for communicating (both ways) about your treatment and how you are doing! Great to see you and Gabby the other day and so glad to hear that no bad reactions to the treatments so far. My prayers are with you! Looking forward to seeing you (and Gabby or Max) soon!! Martin
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