I Am Worried

What a beautiful day it is. The conditions are perfect for just about anything a person might want to do. I walked 3.3 miles today, enjoying the warmth of the sun and the just right temperature of about 68 degrees. Our neighbor is harvesting corn, as I write this I listen to the thrum of the machine making its way through the field next to our house.

I have discovered a new source of information concerning breast cancer; it is www.beyondtheshock.com a place dedicated to answering the questions and concerns of breast cancer patients and their family and friends. The sight is sponsored by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc with the support of medical experts, doctors and researchers. You can ask any questions you have concerning breast cancer and or its treatment, or you can read questions and answers posted by others. It really is a great source of information. I asked a question and received responses from other breast cancer patients who have gone through the same process; it was very informative and comforting.

I will be so glad when tomorrow gets here. I am so stressed about the radiation schedule; what if it conflicts with Don's schedule? Obviously if it does then I just won't have the therapy until November. It's bad enough that I'm going to be putting him through this 5 days a week for 5 weeks, I will not cause him any more inconvenience and that is a promise. I know I am worrying about something that may not even be an issue but I can't help it. All I can do is hope…

There is always hope.

I Wonder About Radiation Therapy

I met my medical oncologist the other day; I like him. He is passing me on to the radiation oncologist for the radiation therapy part of my treatment. Five days a week for 5 weeks, that sounds pretty intense to me. I hate to sound like a big baby but I am afraid. I know too well what sunburn feels like and I cannot go out without a bra and those are the least of my fears. I will see my medical oncologist again in 6 weeks. Radiation therapy will not begin for another week or two.

The lasagna dinner for the kids came off nicely. They all said it was good and they seemed to enjoy themselves. They watched Brother Where Art Thou, I know, they never cease to amaze. You just don't know what they are likely to choose.

I am very excited about Lee Child's new Reacher book coming out next Tuesday. It sure is starting off on the right track, I read the first few chapters on line and I am hooked. I probably won't buy the book until Wednesday, I have a doctor appointment then and I can't see using the extra gas to make the trip just to have the book one day sooner (though I would love to).

So, on Wednesday I will find out precisely when radiation therapy begins and I hope – get a few answers to some of my concerns…

There is always hope.