Wow...so tomorow I'm cleared to begin driving again both legally AND medically and I'm THRILLED!!! One of the most trying experiences of this whole journey so far has been my inability to transport myself to treatment or the need to rely on friends for shopping trips or basic needs. And let's just say this moment has arrived not a moment too soon. Tomorrow I have THREE appointments in a row. At 11am, I'm meeting with a lady at the local gym (also operated by the company that runs the local hospital) to discuss enrollment in a "Cancer Wellness Program". It's a $400 program for 2 months of yoga, meditation, counseling, nutritional advice and also access to one of any number of their gyms for that 2 month period. There is, however, financial support available and thanks to the generosity of the underwriting foundation, I'm probably not going to have to pay to do this. If all goes well, I'll be starting the program next Monday. My second appointment is with my oncologist. Its a 'normal' 10-day check-up for blood work and general concerns. All of these appointments have been pristine so far...so here's hoping to another day with perfect blood work and overall health. Following those two appointments, I have my normal afternoon radiation treatment. I've been doing so well with these up until this point, but yesterday at "Doctor Day", my radiation oncologist was a little concerned with how red my forehead is and added a new gel treatment to help that skin heal more quickly. So far, so good. As for other side effects, I'm doing better this week than I was last week--fingers crossed! :-) Thanks again for all of those of you out there who have taken the time to comment or email...very nice to forge connections with others making this journey.
P.S. Today I was scheduled for the simulation of my 'boost' phase at radiation. Not long to go now! I think I'm down to 11 treatments remaining. 2/3 done!!!!
