Radiation Treatment start September 17

On Friday afternoon, I received a call I have been waiting for. The Dixon Cancer Clinic called me and confirmed I will begin my radiation treatments on Monday September 17 at 8:30 AM. This will mean I will need to make a trip over to Halifax early in the morning and since this is rush hour I will need to take this into account. Don't want to be late.

I am all "marked" up and ready to for treatments. The therapist told me I will have to get ready for the treatments. This will involve drinking 2 glasses of water 1/2 hour before the radiation treatment. I will also have to make sure I do my "number 2" before the session, so I will have to take a tablespoon of Milk of Magnesia the night before to make sure this happens.

From the friends who have had similar treatments, I understand that one gets into a routine with this treatment schedule so the 7 weeks should go by quickly. I also understand there can be some side effects including nausea, internal burning, irritation of the bladder and bowels. All this can cause some uncomfortable issues, however, the side effects differ between people. So we will see how I react. I am sure most of the fear is self centred and imaginary; I will be OK.

I am looking forward to getting this done. The sooner this happens, the sooner I can turn this chapter of my life and begin a new one. It has been quite a ride in 2007!