Restless night about 2:00 as a little nausea started. Took some meds and was able to control it. Ate breakfast and didn't have any more trouble the rest of the day. Just a little fatigue so lots of cat naps. Tonight I have a better plan and feel confident I will sleep better.
Today we meet with our Radiologist, Dr. Cohen, who is part of my team. The team met about me prior to our meeting to discuss a game plan. It was decided the best coarse of action is to continue to follow the MD Anderson protocol including Radiation in conjunction with Chemotherapy. This won't start till mid July. The Chemo helps to intensify the radiations results just like adding salt to water to increase the boiling rate. The radiation will be targeted from 9 different points to minimize damage to other organs but deliver a very concentrated dose to the mass. Its the same as a stage highlighting the performer. One huge spot light will blind the performer but 9 points of light from different angles provides the full effect.
I will receive one CT scan in 4D prior to beginning of each week of the 28 days of radiation. That enables the 9 beams of radiation to focus exactly where they need to be and takes into account my breathing that actually moves your organs slightly. During this scan I am wrapped in a bean bag type pillow that molds to your body so that I am in the exact same position for every CT scan. AMAZING TECHNOLOGY!
I also had an appointment at the oncologist to remove my Chemo pump (McChemey). Each time I'd hear the pump I'd picture another troop of little super heroes with purple capes going into attack And then I'd say "thank you", Why purple? It happens to be the color for pancreatic cancer and also my favorite color. Not sure how I feel about that, but I plan to make it positive.
Thank you Sue and Clark and Chiriboga family for the yummy meals the past two days. Loved catching up too.
Off now for a nice long pump free shower. AHHHHHH.
Hugs all around,
Cindy
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