Medical update for my warrior sisters that are wondering what to expect next...keep in mind, everyone is different and has different reactions to all of the treatments. The first picture is during simulation after they tattooed me. The tiny mark above the blue line is one of my newest five tattoos. The blue mark is the path that they are radiating my lymph nodes. A MUCH bigger area than the small marker line, but the line shows the angle that the radiation will follow.
Day 15 checkup with doctor: Skin is visibly pink. It itches a little bit. Doc approved cortisone cream if the itching persists. Not uncommon and still manageable.
Day 15 checkup with doctor: Skin is visibly pink. It itches a little bit. Doc approved cortisone cream if the itching persists. Not uncommon and still manageable.
3 more weeks (13 more for a total of 28 treatments) that my skin needs to hold up. Praying praying praying for skin that can endure the second half of treatment.
PRAYING PRAYING PRAYING, GREAT BIG, BOLD PRAYERS FOR A WARRIOR SISTER THAT HAS HER DOUBLE MASTECTOMY THIS WEEK. Dear loving God, please surround Jacki with the love we are all sending to her. Make her feel a little less alone and a little more alive with each whisper of her name. Guide the minds and hands of the surgeons and staff. Allow them to be well rested and focused as they complete her surgery.
One step closer to cancer free, Jacki!! Amen.
Grace and peace,
Prayers for both of you!
ReplyDeleteLaura you are such an inspiration to anyone who reads this and you are a beautiful writer. Many of my family members have gone through this in the last few years and i think being able to read what you write would have helped them. You are in my thoughts and prayers and you are doing awesome at kicking some butt!
ReplyDelete"a little less alone and a little more alive with each whisper of her name"--what a beautiful prayer.
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