Good but busy

This has been a good but busy and doctor filled week. I was scanned on Tuesday, met with the surgeon on Wednesday (he gave me the good news), met with the oncologist on Thursday, and met with the radiation oncologist today. I have follow ups on Monday and get my teeth cleaned on Tuesday. The radiation oncology visit today was interesting. I now look somewhat like a treasure map. I have big X's on my body made by the radiation oncology folks and the x definitely marks the spot. They will eventually exchange the sharpie X's with actual tiny tatoos (permanent) that show them where to point the radiation. I start radiation on Sept 29th and it continues everyday Monday thru Friday for at least 5 and probably 6 weeks. It will take about 10-15 minutes each day. When the radiation starts I will also have a small pump issued to me that will strap to my body somehow and have a line into my port. Also for the next 5 - 6 weeks I will be dripped on thru the pump with another chemical (5 FU). Guess what one of the side effects of each treatment is. You got it ....Fatigue!

I am really looking forward to the next 2 1/2 weeks of no chemo no nothing. It will be nice to have a break. Hopefully we will get to the mountains for most of the time. Look forward to celebrating Cat's big Birthday.