Crappy week

There's no way around it, over it, or under it; only through it. It is painful, emotionally and physically exhausting, and harder than anything ever encountered before. It brings self-doubt, and guilt for things that can't be done and wishes that cannot be granted. It steals precious time that cannot be regained. It is cancer and it sucks.

Radiation Update

9th treatment completed today. If you do the math, I'm 30% done!

I have some tenderness and skin irritation but it isn't too bad. Soft clothing that doesn't rub my underarm is the only accommodation that I have had to make. I'm big into lotions and ointments though!

My body is still working hard to heal from the surgeries and now it is working to repair itself from the radiation treatment. I discovered (the hard way) that eating enough makes a huge difference in how I feel. It needs fuel and I'm trying to make good food choices by keeping a lot of fruits and vegetables around.

I've done a little bit of walking on the treadmill, but after working and doing a few things around the house, I'm ready for bed at the same time as Joshua! I do take a few minutes to do some exercises for my shoulder and a couple other stretches, but I've been warned about trying to do too much while I'm still doing treatment. I'll be done soon enough and then I can focus on rebuilding my stamina and muscle mass!