Let's call it halfway. I've had 19 treatments and have 20 more to go. That's four more weeks. My last radiation treatment will be June 27 unless something changes.
So far, the side effects are minimal. The most noticeable is the fatigue. I tire very easily and am usually wiped out by the end of the day. Mornings are not as bad as evenings. I can still do my swimming and water aerobics at the Y on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. My doctor sees that as a good sign and encourages me to keep it up. I actually see him in the locker room on Thursdays when he has his own workout.
One day last week I had a 3:45 appointment for radiation. I was the last patient of the day. When I got there, before 3:30, they told me they were over an hour behind. When they finally got to me and did the radiation, they told me that I would get to see the doctor today (I see him once every week). Unfortunately, he was running behind more than they were with the radiation. I got home at 7:00 that night.
For the past two nights, I've had insomnia. I'm not sure if it is related to the treatments or not. I'll ask on Monday. If there is a worse combination than insomnia and fatigue, then I don't want it.
Thank you all for your prayers. I appreciate all of your kind comments and acknowledgments too. It is comforting and uplifting to know that so many are praying for me.
Pray that I get some sleep and pray that the side effects continue to be minimal.
God bless you for your faithfulness.
P.S. Today is the 1-year anniversary of my retirement. I can hardly believe it. The year absolutely flew by.
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Dear Dana: So glad you are halfway through and may the last half go much quicker than the first. We are all praying that you get some well deserved rest and sleep. God is with you and knows your inner thoughts and desires. Thanks for keep us posted with your progress. May you rest in the arms of God as our prayers are being offered and flowing to Him. Take Care and May God continue to bless you and your family, John
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