Whew

I'm tapping away at the "business center" computer of the Seattle hotel we're staying at tonight.

Earlier today, Vince and I met with Dr. Gadi, our oncologist, who let us know the scans I took on Tuesday were clean and showed no visible cancer. Such a relief.

Yesterday was the closest I've ever been to having an anxiety attack. The waiting is tough. I don't know how people do this. I guess I'm learning how.....

I will begin another 3-month round of chemo right away and I'll do this treatment in Walla Walla.

Thanks for checking in with me!

Next!

Entering my last week of radiation treatment, my radiation oncologist finished his check (seeing if my skin could stand another week of treatment), and excusing me to the treatment waiting room, said let's get you treated "and get this behind you."

So, as of last Thursday, radiation treatment is officially behind me. My oncologist's words truly resonated with me. I am extremely tired physically and emotionally but feel good knowing that I've reached another milestone. I'm grateful it's only been about a week that I've felt this tired.

Cancer treatment is an elaborate to-do list--daily tasks, long-term planning, mental exercise, spiritual pondering, physical work, etc. So now I can check off "Get radiation treatment" on the "to-do" list.

Next, I have a PET scan on May 26 and the follow-up oncologist appointment on the 29th. I expect to begin another round of chemo after that.

Thanks for your continuing prayers.

One Week

Next Thursday is my last radiation treatment. Good thing, because I'm really feeling it now.  Weary, sleepy.......

I know the road to Tri-Cities very well now.  I don't drive myself anymore, and I've had fun chatting with the friends who have driven me there.  Always makes me feel better.