I’m tattooed
Posted by Lyn on October 29, 2009
Nothing sexy, just 4 little dots put there by the radiology dept. I had my getting started session where I lied on a table with 3 people standing over me placing sticky measuring tape strategically over my chest. I must have been working my arm enough because though it doesn’t fall all the way behind my head, I could hold it how they wanted. That’s good because we didn’t need to reschedule. Then they did the ct scans, took some pictures, and gave me my schedule. I start radiation next Thursday, the first day will only be 4 hours apart. Then Friday is my regular schedule of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. I also have an oncologist appt. and my 3rd Herceptin treatment that day, so I doubt I’ll have time to go home with everything happening right there. It is also my birthday that day, I forgot all about it but the radiology gal reminded me. I’m nervous to start treatment and anxious at the same time. One step closer to being done done done.
Beverly said
Hi Lyn,
Glad to hear from you again. I hope your pneumonia is better, I guess you wouldn’t be out if it wasn’t. Sounds like you are on the home stretch now.
And Happy Birthday! May this be a new and wonderful beginning and all of this will be behind you.
Love and Hugs,
Beverly
whymommy said
You can do this! And the tattoos? I consider them my badges of honor. If you have questions or need support from someone who’s been there, do ask away … radiation is a breeze compared to chemo, but near the end it does get difficult….
(And every body is different. So chin up, you’ll do great!)
Sue said
You have your first one the day I have my last one!
Take care,
sue
Laurel said
I thought the radiation was so easy when you compare it to surgeries and chemo. Take along a good “read” and celebrate BIG when you get home. Happy Birthday!!