i had my first radiation treatment on Wednesday, June 19. Since i was doing that, i wanted to get a printout of my bloodwork before i started. i, and the oncology staff, were very pleased to know that my wbc was on the upper section of “normal”!! Most of my numbers were. Some were still a bit low or high, platelets, etc., but all were much better than two weeks prior.
That was a great praise! i am still really weak. i can only walk so far before i need to sit and rest. The last time i had radiation in 2017, the only side effect i remember was the tiredness and fatigue. Since i am already there, it is not that big of a stretch to deal with. The more time i put between my last chemo and now, the more energy and strength i gain. Granted, not as much as i want, or as fast as i want, but do-able. The first full week (which will really be the 24-28) will probably be a wash. i won’t get stronger, but hopefully i won’t get too much weaker. The last radiation treatment is scheduled for July 17, so hopefully from the 18 on it will be gaining strength all the way.
With the radiation treatments happening around 7-7:30 am each day, it gives me time to go home and rest, or take a nap for a bit before i head into work. Hopefully that will help. i’ll keep you all updated.
In the meantime, and as i ended the last post, continue to pray for me and my family as we navigate this time. i have received a lot of emails, texts, and even phone calls from so many of you in the past few days, reminding me that you all are praying for us. Some have even said i have been on their heart, or mind, or they feel they need to pray for me. i so appreciate that, but the last time this happened at this magnitude, was august of last year, and very soon after that i was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. Makes me wonder.
But as i have said to so many, even in the past couple of months, God is in control. He knows what is coming, and what He wants from it. Scary, but comforted. i don’t understand Him most of the time, but i do trust Him. He is the only one that has complete control, and no limitations. To God be the Glory! Amen!!
