Three weeks down and three to go – not counting \u00a0surgery or extended chemo – both of which are still possible. \u00a0Well- not excessively tired or nauseous. \u00a0Falling into a pattern. \u00a0Radiation every day at 7:45. \u00a0Chemo every Wednesday. \u00a0Nausea begins late Friday or on Saturday and lasts until Monday night. \u00a0So, \u00a0a couple of days reprieve here and there. \u00a0I have been able to eat so am not having any acute \u00a0problems with that. \u00a0However, as sure as I was that it wouldn’t bother me – I was wrong – my hair is starting to fall out and it saddens me. \u00a0Have so enjoyed having my hair up after so many years of a really short hair cut. \u00a0Not sure yet what will happen. \u00a0It is not coming out all at once like it did with chemo the last time . . .so maybe I won’t lose it all, maybe it will take a long time . . .all maybes.<\/p>\n
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Had pulmonary function tests last Friday to determine if surgery is a possibility. \u00a0Will be discussing that around the fifth week. \u00a0Don’t even know the extent of the surgery yet but feeling less apprehensive as time is going on. \u00a0Actually feeling pretty calm about this whole ordeal – considering. \u00a0 \u00a0Having a few of the side effects of radiation – sometimes it feels like there is a lump in my throat and swallowing is odd. \u00a0That is due to the esophagus also being irradiated and there is some irritation. \u00a0The skin on my back is darkening a little. \u00a0However, there is no real pain or discomfort. \u00a0I do have an occasional cough. \u00a0All told, so far so good. \u00a0I have been told that effects are cumulative so we’ll just keep on keeping on.<\/p>\n
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I am feeling incredibly cared for. \u00a0Ang’s Mom Debbie and my sister are making sure that I have lots of good food available . . .fewer cooking chores are really appreciated and I am feeling so pampered. \u00a0I am enjoying seeing people. \u00a0Life is good!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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