And I'm done...

This afternoon was my second and last radiation treatment.  It was a no dilly dally type of appointment.  I barely sat in the waiting room and they came to get me.  Once again, I seemed to bump ahead of the 2 people already waiting.  I suspect it is because my zap is quick. 

Knowing what to expect made it much easier.  It is still tough to lay there and try not to move a muscle.  I hope I did okay.  It went without pause and I was back out of there in less than 10 minutes.  I'm going to miss those two ladies in the radiation room.  They are so nice and professional.  I did ask the one about the light show I experienced Friday.  She said that is normal anytime they do radiation to the head.  It is actually nerves lighting up.  And that might explain why my eye feels "funny" after.  Maybe it is a nerve thing...and I know lots about nerve things.  She said it is harmless and doesn't indicate there is any damage to my eye.  I also asked for less blockage of my nostrils if possible.  They were happy to oblige.

I see Dr. C again in 3 weeks.  I checked the puzzle but going in and coming out, someone was sitting at it so I didn't take a photo.  It had a little more done but not too far.  I suppose people aren't there for hours working on it...and it seems many people are able to resist the draw to it.

I also saw Dr. L today (my regular oncologist).  As you probably recall, my appointment today was to talk about my options and figure out the best treatment plan...but I once again moved ahead without Dr. L.  He had already been given my notes and knew what our plan was and where I was with it.  I love when doctors talk to each other.  He felt my eyebrow and was very happy because he agreed with me, it seems to have shrunk already.  He said he felt very encouraged.  I agree.  He wants to see me again in 2 months to follow up unless I have any problems at all.  He reminded me to keep checking for lumps and generally not feeling well in the meantime.  He said I will know when that happens.  He said the main concern is the cancer is somewhere else we haven't found yet.  I confirmed I knew that and will be sure to let him know as soon as I catch anything going on we won't like.  He also said we will probably do another PET scan in September.

Today my eye was pretty puffy when I woke up.  But luckily it seems to get better through the day.  It wasn't sore at all yesterday or today but after the radiation, it is funky again.  I'm going to go out this evening and get some eye drops.  They said all this is normal and to be expected.

I really hope this does the trick.  If not, we will do more.   I got to bring my mask home to keep safe.  They will use it again if necessary.

Hope you are having a good Monday.