My radiation was moved up to today so I could get it along with the pump. The chemo is 1/5 of the dose I had before and dispensed at a much slower pace so Dr. H. said the side effects from it will be minimal. The chemo acts as the first punch, wounding the tumor and the radiation acts as the second, going in for the kill.
This is why they have to be given at the same time. Radiation side effects are much like the chemo though and I already feel a bit nauseous. From now on I get the pump on Mondays before radiation and turn it in on Fridays after radiation.
The radiation itself was really cool. I felt like I was in a spaceship. I lie on a table and a machine with a large circle shape above me that moves around and stops every now and then and buzzes. There are also some other large extensions moving around at the same time. The circular dome is the radiation but you don't see any beams or feel anything. I had 6 beams from different directions.
Dr. Hellerstendt and Dr.Fleming, from MD had a long chat. They both that if I get any infection, fever or pain beyond control, we will do antibiotics again but alternate, week on and week off. Everyone is trying NOT to do the draining tube.
As of now I have felt great . Fingers crossed and prayers for no tube.
If we follow the 28 day schedule without interruption, my last day will be Sept. 11. MD Anderson has already scheduled my next visit after radiation for Sept. 16 and 17 to have blood work and a CT, then meet with Dr. Fleming, my surgeon, to schedule the Whipple for early November.
Hugs,
Cindy
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