All morning I have reminded myself that I only have three more treatments. Today, tomorrow, and Monday. I have reminded myself that I can and will do it. I have reminded myself that pain and discomfort are temporary. And this too shall pass.
It's become very real. The rash has deepened in color, blistered, and is now peeling to reveal raw skin. I don't really have any way to explain it other than to show you. So if you don't want to see what radiation looks like, if you don't want to see what a mastectomy looks like (not every mastectomy involves removal of the nipple), if you don't want to see breast cancer, then I recommend you stop reading this post now.
The radiation oncologist told me this week that I have three bad weeks ahead. He said it only gets worse during that time period before healing begins. I am wondering exactly what "worse" is like. On the other hand, it fascinates me a bit that it is a latent effect, that the area continues to cook after treatments are done.
Enough for now.
Sally,
You are almost there! One more treatment. I wish your team could give you something to ease your pain and discomfort.
Mega prayers coming your way.
John O.