So, today was my last radiation treatment. As far as I know, I'm officially done with all treatments. WooHoo...I cannot say that I'm officially cured. I have an appointment with Dr. Feiner in a few weeks, and I'll have him make that call. But no more scheduled treatments, chemo or radiation!!!
Radiation was, for the most part, uneventful. For 17 treatments, I drove 25 minutes all the way to Rose Medical Center, took 5 minutes to prep for the treatment...all for 13 seconds of actual radiation on the front of my neck and 13 seconds for the back. It took the full three weeks to finally feel the affects of the radiation. My throat has been a little bit sore. Underneath my chin on the right side, I can see a patch of skin where the hair is not growing. It even got a little of my goatee so that looks a little uneven now. I haven't decided if I'll shave the entire thing off. I was told that it may take till the end of the summer to grow back.
I am pretty thankful for the nurses/technicians at Rose. They made everything so easy there. So, afterwards, they gave me a certificate and some hugs. I also got my massage, which they provide for free for the patients. It was really great.
Time to celebrate!!!
Radiation was, for the most part, uneventful. For 17 treatments, I drove 25 minutes all the way to Rose Medical Center, took 5 minutes to prep for the treatment...all for 13 seconds of actual radiation on the front of my neck and 13 seconds for the back. It took the full three weeks to finally feel the affects of the radiation. My throat has been a little bit sore. Underneath my chin on the right side, I can see a patch of skin where the hair is not growing. It even got a little of my goatee so that looks a little uneven now. I haven't decided if I'll shave the entire thing off. I was told that it may take till the end of the summer to grow back.
I am pretty thankful for the nurses/technicians at Rose. They made everything so easy there. So, afterwards, they gave me a certificate and some hugs. I also got my massage, which they provide for free for the patients. It was really great.
Time to celebrate!!!
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