Hi Again!
Just some photos of me in the machine with the plastic mesh mask. Everything went well again same as yesterday.
Kind of a funny story as we walked back to where we are staying, a man approached Richelle asking if she had a cigarette to give however he immediately said "I guess not" when he noticed her "Stand Up To Cancer" shirt she was wearing!
Have a good one!
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Hi Everyone!
Thanks again for all the support and healing thoughts! Also thank you for your interest in my/our journey as it has numerous ups and downs and our collective focus towards a positive end state is the ultimate goal and gives value to the hurdles along the way.
Today we traveled to Edmonton to begin my radiation therapy, and number 1 of 30 treatments (6 weeks of daily M-F) has been completed. Everything went well and there were no issues.
As I laid there with a plastic mesh mask that helps me remain still, I reflected on my many years in the military of working on numerous radar and radio equipment and always be cognizant of hazardous radiation zones and the need to exercise a high level of safety and here I was, as others left the room, directly in the path of radiation that is intended to help defeat any cancer still there after my extensive surgery.
As the treatments progress there is typically no side effects initially however after a week or two there may be some challenges with skin irritations, swallowing (due to swelling/irritiation), fatigue and other potential side effects. We just have to take it day by day and stay nourished, hydrated, well rested and good spirited!
While at Cross Cancer Institute (CCI), we have seen some familiar faces from my hospital stay as others and their loved ones carry on with various treatments to address individual cancer diagnosis'. It offers a chance to catch up and share common but somewhat unique experiences.
Staying near the CCI and it very apparent that University is back in session with the uptick of pedestrians. As you may be aware my daughter is at University of Saskatchewan so seeing the many people going to from their studies/activities I think of her and hope she is doing well and having a good time.
Will try to get photos of machine and setup with me in it.
Take care everyone and sending our Love!
Carlisle