2-3-09
Day two of radiation and chemo was better than day one! Thanks to Nelda, Ron’s mom, for taking me and sitting with me during the chemo!
Yesterday was very uncomfortable at radiation. I had to lie still for an hour on a very uncomfortable table while the radiation machine took x-rays of my lung and neck and then zapped me! The worst part was my neck since the form that my neck rested on was not padded!!! Talk about a pain in the neck!!!!! Luckily I was given permission to move half way through the treatment, and I only have to go through this once! I am now wondering how the radiologist does this process with children, they must put them out! It felt good to move my neck around when I was done!
Today I was just in that position for about 5 minutes. They zap the cancer in my lung 6 different times, each at a different angle, and then they zap the area of my neck where the cancerous lymph nodes are 6 different times at different angles. It is quite amazing..thank goodness for modern technology.
Yesterdays chemo lasted 4 ½ hours!!!! It appeared that they put about 3 liters of liquid into my body, so yes I was going to the bathroom a lot last night! The chemo treatment is more comfortable than radiation, but it did last longer yesterday! I didn’t leave until 6:30 P.M. so I felt like I was getting a private treatment since everyone was gone except my nurse, my doctor, and a few people in the reception area. What individualized treatment!!! I came home, ate, went to the bathroom, and lay down in bed. I was tired! Because I was so tired Ron asked his mother if she could take me today!
Today’s treatment was only 1 ½ hours, but by the time I got home I was tired so I ate some lunch and then took a welcome nap. I will just have to listen to my body and take it easy until I figure out how this round will affect me.
Ron will be taking me tomorrow and then my parents will be in town for a couple of weeks!
Thanks again for all the support that everyone is providing to me and my family! Each day I receive encouraging emails and cards in the mail! Your faith and prayers are a strength to us during the trial!
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4 comments:
Sounds like a tough day. My sister-in-law was just diagnosed with what they think is stage 4 cancer last week. 20 of 28 lymph nodes were cancerous as well. Shes having scans this week to see where it has spread to. I hate for famiy & friends I love (& even those i don't know) to have to go thru this. I know there is a plan for each of us. Like I've said before, you are competitive and a fighter and know you will make it through whatever is ahead of you. I'm grateful you have such a supportive family. We offer many prayers for you every day. Hope you are feeling our support too.
Hi Jolene,
I have really enjoyed reading your blog. It is not only interesting, but very inspiring. You have got a really cute sense of humor and I think that goes a long way during hard times. Just want to wish you the best throughout this new round and hope everything goes well. You continue to be in our prayers and thoughts.
Love, Marcia
You GO, Jolene!!...to the doctor, to chemo, to radiation, to the bathroom, to bed, to anywhere you want... just as long as it takes you to the road to recovery. We miss you, but know you are working on getting well. Know that you are included of lots of our prayers.
Love ya, Julie
I've been thinking about you a lot today. We are praying for you a LOT!! Take care.
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