Progress

I just completed my first full week of radiation. I had the pleasure all five weekdays. The actual radiation itself is relatively quick. I am only on the radiation table around ten minutes or so. I don't feel anything when the beams hit my body. So I have to remain in position with my arms over my head while the machine does its thing. Easy peasy. I can do that.

Today I am feeling some extra sensitivity in the area being treated. I am told that next comes a rash. After that comes the sunburn. And then the sunburn on top of the sunburn, and so on.

I have definitely noticed that I am slowing down. The fatigue is a challenge. No amount of rest eases it. This, too, is to be expected. But I am sad that it will only likely increase.

But HANDS DOWN I will take radiation any day over chemo. Not even close.

The results of my EGD biopsies came back. I have a significant fungal infection in my esophagus and stomach. This explained so many of the upper GI problems I have been having. So more daily meds it is. Today I am definitely starting to feel better.

Those are the past week's highlights. Next week's highlights include a repeat X-ray of my foot. I am hoping and praying that I get my boot off!

Taking care of business and ready to move on!