On Monday, a renal scan to check on the functioning of my kidneys. On Friday, a CT scan to map out the position of the "pancreatic mass" for the radiation treatment. I now have several cross-hair targets drawn in Magic Marker on my torso that would make me very nervous if Sarah Palin were in the neighborhood. :-)
One appointment this week.
The radiation treatment "dry run" is set for Friday, with the actual treatments, both chemo and radiation, to begin on Monday, Aug 29th. The chemo consists of four pills twice daily. The bottle is marked TOXIC, which gives one pause...
The radiation is beamed in from front, back, and both sides so as to cause minimum harm at the entry points. The idea is that the four beams intersect at the "mass" causing it maximum harm. Makes sense to me.
Otherwise all is well. I am enjoying being near family again. I can visit with my 92 year-old mom and play golf with sons Jack and Andrew. Larry and Diane treat me like royalty and the dogs, Marley & Izzy, are always good company. And it's comforting knowing the rest of the family are nearby.
Coming soon: The joys of rad/chemo therapy.
P.S.
Thanks for the reading recommendations. Special thanks to those who sent books.
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