I finished my first part of radiation, which was 28 weekday treatments of full-breast radiation. Woo hoo! After 6 weeks of wearing them, I finally got to take off those ugly stickers covering my blue x's. Now I only have that kidney shaped circle around my scar. I'm into my 'boost', which is 5 treatments focused on my scar. On Monday, 10/13/08, I'll be finished!!!
The nurse asked me about my energy level. When I told her I get winded pretty easily and that I'm pretty fatigued, she assured me it's the radiation. It's really been difficult to try to relax until my treatments are over. I keep thinking that if I walk and exercise I'll get stronger, but I'm not getting stronger. I just get more tired. She said it'll take a couple of weeks after my treatments end before I feel like doing anything toward getting back to my old self. What did I feel like in March? I can't wait to rediscover it.
I've been getting a little braver by leaving my hat at home and going out au-naturel (actually -- I leave it in the car - just in case I crumble). I have enough hair to almost look like I've cut it this short on purpose. I went to Starbucks last night and ordered coffee, and the young girl behind the counter said, "I love your hair!" WHAT? Wow. I didn't see that coming. THANK YOU!
Thanks for being patient during my times of not updating this blog. I'll get back to you on 10/13 to tell you how it feels to be finished!
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I am with my sister everyday and until I read this you I did not really know how fatigued she is. She says it, but keeps plugging along. She is truly an inspiration and I love her dearly.
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