My face is feeling like it is getting a little bit of a break, finally! My throat is now worse than it was last week about this time though. I’m coughing a lot and it feels like I always have something in the back of my throat. That’s really getting irritating! Oh, and I don’t know where my days go now. I’m up and moving around by noon and then 3pm rolls around, I head into Portland to get my treatment, I’ll usually get back here around 5 or so and I have just enough time to drink some Ensure and hang out for a bit- Then it’s off to bed. That’s been the biggest change from 7 weeks ago. I think I recognize what fatigue is by now. I just hope my body recuperates fast.
One of the regulars was passing me on my way out of the clinic today and he asked if I was close to the end; and sure enough I was!!! He is an older man having radiation done in the same place I am. He was in week 4 and his throat was already closing up. I am so glad I’m making it out of there before that has to happen.
Two more treatment days to go…oh, and I plan on boarding a plane a Thursday for NY!
-Travis
The end is in sight!!! Grandma has mixed emotions about you boarding that plane but guess in one way it will be a unique experience. Visiting New York right after the disaster will be an experience in itself. Taxi’s are going to cost a fortune but you can take the bus. You may be waiting a couple hours to catch one but you can start early and anticipate all the inconviences and you will do just fine. Glad your hotel is up and running. Be careful and watch your money. Lots of pick pockets in the city also. (Nothing in your back pocket is safe). Will be thinking of all of you and praying you have a safe, funfilled trip. Love you
Finally! A week to look forward to ~ end of the treatments, and a fun trip planned.
Sorry your throat is hurting so bad. Hope this weekend off from treatments has given you some relief from the throat pain.
ttys
hugs & much love