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Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful fathers out there. I know some of you are new fathers and so a Happy First Father's Day to you! Here is a picture of my papa proudly showing his sympathy pain for me during chemo. I love you, Dad! We took him to the White Sox game last night and although they lost to the Rockies, we really enjoyed the fireworks.
I have come to realize that any time I go into the cancer center for treatment, I can expect my treatment plan to be changed in some way. It has changed yet again, folks. Since my tumor is responding well to the radiation treatment, my radiation oncologist wanted to offer 3 "optional" boost radiation treatments that would target just my cervix and not other parts of the pelvis or the higher lymph nodes. Well, of course I agreed as this continues to be the most aggressive treatment and although the side effects really stink like rotten eggs, it is still worth it. In addition to the 3 new radiation treatments that will be next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, both my radiation oncologist and gynecological oncologist wanted to add an additional day of chemo. So, last Monday was not my last day of chemo....tomorrow will be. I was quite bummed when I was suggested this but I also know that chemo helps the effectiveness of the radiation and since I am having another full week, it makes good sense.
On Tuesday, I also have another exam from my gynecological oncologist where he may be able to insert the "sleave" into my cervical oss (the hole in my cervix) where the internal radiation (brachytherapy) will be administered. The sleave will be sewn in until the end of the brachytherapy treatments. I will have 5 brachytherapy treatments over 2 and 1/2 weeks and my last treatment is scheduled to be on July 8th. I will update you all more on this when it begins the following week. For this week, I have 5 more days of radiation and chemo on Monday to tend with. Keep on truckin'!
Today, let's all enjoy a nice BBQ with the dads, watching Tiger be amazing again and hoping the Cubs win!
Love, Hugs and Good Health!
6 comments:
My picture was obviously taken with the wide angle lense. I am also required to eat with Kindra, who eats 12 times a day, to keep her strength up. I demand a retake tomorrow. Oh Ya those pimped out super recliners are really comfortable. There is no place I would rather be on Fathers Day than with you Kindra. I love you, Tarra and Ian very much. Father's Day is also a day for fathers to reflect on what great children we have.
Love Dad
Ah man, I left you a message saying happy second to last day of radioation . . . guess I spoke too soon! Well, anyone can do anything for one more week. I'm wishing you well hydrated, cooperative veins and a week of strength, moxy and spitfire to get you through! Love and hugs!
Hey Kins! So crummy to think you're almost finished and have the plan change, but I know you can make it through ONE MORE WEEK!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you for plump and cooperative veins today!!
xxoo,
hil
Hi Kins! I also left you a message yesterday celebrating the end of treatment before I read your blog. All I can say is THANK GOD that the treatment is working and I hope this week flys by for you!! Thinking of you always, Mari
I know you are going strong like the cubbies! If this keeps up we'll see you a ton in October! Go Cubs!
Aim
Hey Kindra-
Just got caught up on the new blogs. Your attitude is so great...I have trouble even being patient enough to wait for this baby to make her way out of me, yet you are trying to rid your body of a horrible intruder and you are doing it with so much grace and humor! Please know that we're thinking of you and praying for you and love reading your updates.
Love, Danielle Long
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