smooth sailing....

Radiation Week 2

Mon 7/18/05 -- Same 10 minute timeframe as previous treatments. Quick in & quick out - this I can stand.

Tues 7/19/05 -- Same 10 minute timeframe as previous treatments. I met quickly with Dr. Howard. He was just checking in to see how it was going. No major issues so far. I have a slight bit of skin tenderness (like a mild sunburn), but nothing else. He said the symptoms will get worse for the next 2-3 weeks (there is a cumulative effect with radiation and some residual side effects too) and then it should start getting better.

Wed 7/20/05 -- Same 10 minute timeframe as previous treatments. Nothing new or unusual.

Thurs 7/21/05 -- Same 10 minute timeframe as previous treatments. The skin tenderness is worse now, and there is localized dryness. Time to start moisturizing daily. Otherwise, nothing to report.

Fri 7/22/05 -- Same 10 minute timeframe as previous treatments. Starting to get some mild soreness in the right side of my mouth/jaw, but nothing too bad.

Sat 7/23/05 -- Same 10 minute timeframe as previous treatments. Again, they were waiting for me to arrive. I like the "Saturday crowd" (or lack there of).