Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Peak week

My last radiation treatment was Friday, May 22.   My doctors let us know that this week following the final treatment would be the toughest as the effects of radiation "peak."  I am mostly sleeping these days, taking pain meds, fighting nausea, and trying to keep enough fluids and calories in me so that I am not dehydrated.   I hope that by the end of this week every day will see at least a slight improvement.  I will write more as I can.
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  1. Jack London QuartetMay 27, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Sleep tight. Cuddle cat.

    I'm saying a quiet "woo-hoo" for you. Looking forward to when you finally emerge from your cocoon as a gorgeous, healthy, butterfly.

    -L

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    You are almost there. Close your eyes and imagine Miami Beach with the warm sand on your feet and the sweet salty smell of the ocean. The palm fronds make that scratchy-scratchy sound as they brush against each other. Just want to take away your pain. Yuk!
    I can hear your laugh and it makes me smile. I want to hear it now! Think of you every day. I love you, Nina

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  3. UnknownMay 28, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Sending much love and a big congratulations on your last treatment, complete with vast quantities of magic confetti (cleans itself up after its fun-factor score has dropped to less than zero).
    -emma

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