after a holiday weekend filled with family and my dearest (college) friends, i'm preparing to make the turn from chemo to radiation on this cancer treatment super-highway. i suspect that the radiation part of this journey will be a smoother and much more enjoyable ride. my radiation planning appointment is on wednesday, and while i really don't know what to expect, i do know that tattoos are part of the plan. while the words 'first tattoo' probably conjure up images of a pastel-colored butterfly, animated shamrock or family coat of arms, i suspect mine will look more like a pattern of distant stars.
i can proudly place a big, black check mark alongside 'chemo round 8'. my body is finding new ways to tell me its done with chemo; round 8 added a fever and chills to the potpourri of side effects. beth accompanied me to treatment, and i assure you that our matching shades of dusty rose were completely uncoordinated!
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Dusty Rose. LOVE IT! :)
Caity and I were so happy that we were able to see you! An awesome weekend with awesome friends! Before you know it, we'll be celebrating you crossing the finish line!! Stay strong!!
-Paul
Congratulations on your graduation. Yes, the tattoos won't be butterflies, anchors or "Mom". They'll probably be small crosses or intersecting lines marking the outside borders of radiation fields - sort of like a marker pen outlining the 4 corners of a page. I don't know how permanent they are. Good luck on the transition.
Love,
Rick
Hi Julie,
glad to hear that your on the final mile of this marathon!! We can surely see the finish line...in talking with mom, she said she enjoyed your company, along with your mom and dad, on Thanksgiving...we were thinking of you all and hoping this transition will be easier than the last. Take care..kelly
A new turn...one turn, one step, one day at a time....we are winning this fight....xo...Dad
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