What a day! Was out of the house about 5AM to get my day started before I had to be down at the U of C at 1:00PM. Back down to Radiation Oncology where they built a new fixture/mask around my head and shoulders to immobilize my head while they beam radiation into my skull. This one was a lot different from the one they made on Wednesday. This cradles my head in the back and has plastic mesh molded to my face where I can't move a bit. Good thing I'm not claustrophobic because while they are making this and placing wet warm mesh over your face you feel like your being smothered (except for the fact that you are able to breath through your nose). My Radiation Oncologist came in and told me that the "team" including several Physicists studied my last CAT scan and feel this is the best course of treatment for me. Question....with all these Physicists looking at my brain - will that make me smarter???? Downside to today's activities was ANOTHER CAT Scan and two more sticks (OUCH!!!) For someone who hates taking aspirin I look like a junkie.
I'm so fascinated with the hows and whys of what they are doing that I forget I'm the patient (although part of the team). I hope I'm not driving them crazy with all my questions.
I won't have anymore info on when I'll start and how many treatments until Monday. I heard a few rumors today but am waiting until I hear something definitive since things change so quickly.
Well tomorrow is Mark's and my 28th Wedding Anniversary so I'm putting all this in the back of the closet until Monday and try to have a relaxing stressful weekend.
Thanks again for all your well wishes and thoughtful notes. They all mean a lot to me and I do read them especially waiting at the hospital.
Have a great weekend!!!!!
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