I go back now on the 6th of November to find out if it's gone or not. I will keep you updated on my recovery.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Treatment Day 27
Great news, I only have tomorrow left! I thought I had to do 29 treatments and it's only 28. So tomorrow is my last day.
I saw the doctor today and talked about what would happen next. I was told my neck would start to heal in about two weeks, that's how long it take for the cells to start to re-grow. The Doctor thought my voice should start getting back to normal in 3 to 4 weeks, I hope sooner. For the next year I will have check ups every 4 to 6 weeks, then the next year 6 to 8 weeks, then every six months after. I was told yet again that I have a 25% chance of getting cancer again in the throat area sometime in my life and the doctor said because of my age I could probably count on it.
So you can see a photo of my neck, as you can tell it really just looks like a really bad sunburn. As with any sunburn it's gotten stiff and crackly so it hurts to turn my head.
Just one day left then we will see!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Treatment Day 25
My last week of treatments!
The staff at the hospital have prepared for this and next week, I've been told they will be the hardest on me. It's almost 8pm and all I have done all day is sleep, I have been up off and on but I am extremely tired. I haven't taken any pain medicine all day, but haven't eaten either so I really haven't need to.
My neck is now really red and sore, I'm lucky though I won't even have to shave it again.
Four treatments left!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Treatment Day 22
It's been awhile since my last post and I apologize. It seems this week all I have wanted to do is sleep. I have developed a cough that can get pretty bad from time to time and my outside of my throat is bright red plus I now sound like Minnie Mouse when I do talk.... lol I have actually put on weight, which is a good thing for now but I can't wait to take it back off when this is all over.
Some of my friends came over on Sunday and had dinner for me and enough leftovers to last me all week. Thank you so much if you were here!
I do have one request if you are in the Indy area, Lance Armstrong endorses an Energy Drink/program that I am starting. It's called FRS Healthy Energy and yes I am running a scam. They have a trial pack that cost $6.95 and it's about $50.00 worth of product. If you are close to me and wouldn't mind ordering a package (you can only have one shipped per address) I will get you the $7 it cost. Just go to www.frs.com and click on the trial package. Just email me when you get it and we can take care of it.
That's it for now, only 7 treatments left!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Treatment Day 16
Best day yet! My friend Annette and I went out to eat dinner at a Sushi place (which you know I love). The ran a few errands and went back to my house. I realized (since Annette is my Wine Drinking Friend) that I can actually drink Wine! That's the only Alcohol that I have found my throat can tolerate. So my last 2 1/2 weeks might not be that bad; if only I can just stay drunk for that long....
On another topic, my voice is really bad and almost gone. Hopefully it will last through the weekend.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Treatment Day 15
I AM HALF WAY DONE!
Just wanted to give you all a quick update. My treatments are half over and I am so excited about that. I am still having trouble with solid food, but continue to eat. I actually was able to eat pizza last night, which I was really surprised I could. My latest side effect is my voice is really hoarse so I am expecting to lose it before too long. I really can't complain though, I think things could be much worst than they are at the moment.
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