This week, I had my three month check up with my oncologist. It was pretty routine. Although, instead, I had a chest x-ray done instead of a PET/CT scan. The doctor told me that the plan was to do the PET/CT scan every six months and alternate between x-rays and PET/CT. Everything seems to be fine. Nothing really new to report there.
I also had a checkup with the radiation oncologist. Another standard exam. I did get a bit of a kick in the pants though. The nurse reminded me that I actually had radiation done. And, because of that, I need to make sure that I put sunblock on every time I go out. Putting on sunblock just to be outside is not a natural thing for me. And it's a little frustrating to think about, because it also reminds me that life is no longer normal for me. That's why I say it is a kick in the pants. It's so easy to get back into old habits, but this is not something I can do anymore. Hence, the kick in the pants.
I also had a checkup with the radiation oncologist. Another standard exam. I did get a bit of a kick in the pants though. The nurse reminded me that I actually had radiation done. And, because of that, I need to make sure that I put sunblock on every time I go out. Putting on sunblock just to be outside is not a natural thing for me. And it's a little frustrating to think about, because it also reminds me that life is no longer normal for me. That's why I say it is a kick in the pants. It's so easy to get back into old habits, but this is not something I can do anymore. Hence, the kick in the pants.
Leave a comment