Radiation Oncology Consult

Goodmorning all,
I'm sorry I didn't blog last night, time just got away from me. Everything is okay, and I should have told you all sooner.

In short, I will be receiving 10days of radiation to the sternum area. "Rad Onc" doc seems to think that this big burst of radiation, in this short period, will reduce the metabolic activity, and reduce my pain. Reducing my pain, is music to my ears! I hate taking all these pills, calling every week for a new prescription, and then dealing with the pharmacy. "I'm sorry Mrs.Capps, according to my computer, you just had a refill 10days ago. Our calculation of how much you still have is......"They don't take into account that some days I might need to take more than the minimum, which is how they calculate. Anyway, radiation is going to take care of just more than the pain in my chest!

I am happy, and I know this sounds crazy. Keeping my eye on the big picture: I have metastatic cancer,and will always have to deal with it, until I"m 65 and die from pneumonia! For now, if all I have to do is 2 weeks of radiation, so I"m not in pain anymore, than I"M eager to do it. The driving to, and from the appointment is the inconvience. I'm up for the battle that cancer wants to wage with me. I'm determined, stubborn, and have an excellent support system. (ALL OF YOU GUYS!!)

This Thursday the 14th, I go for my measurment with CT. My understanding of this, is using active CT, doc will mark me somehow for the real radiation appointment. Thursday is when I'll get my schedule for when I'm to come for radiation. Anyone up for taking me everyday?.... I'm joking.

That's all I have for now. Thank you again, and again, and again for all the concern & support. I sure am blessed to have all you guys rooting for me! Take care...Tiff