I got a call from oncology yesterday to say that my radiation starts on 6th April. Just as I had predicted. Everything seems to be happening on that date. We have our friends up from Jhb during that time, which we are very excited about. My big research tracking job starts on that day, which we are not so very excited about - apart from the pay cheque :-). Jordan is still on school holidays, so there is also him to entertain. In addition, my nanny is on leave from that date. Thank God the new dishwasher arrived yesterday.
In the last week I have been to the podiatrist and dietitian. You would think that I had had enough of doctors and specialists to create more voluntary appointments. Next it will have to be the eyes and teeth and then back to the guynie for the hysterectomy. I may as well get it all done this year while I am on a roll. I still have mouth ulcers and my gums are extremely tender (presumably from the chemo as it was one of the symptoms). My thumb nails are also discolored - not quite black, but quite dark in the middle. My hair, however, is slowly but surely making its appearance known.
There are benefits to having "cancer" linked to your name. Normally medical aid would not pay for things like dietitians - but when it has to do with healthy eating related to cancer - they pay in full. I was assessed for 2 hours by the dietitian and will have a full plan to follow by ... 6th APRIL too.
When I told oncology about the dietitian visit, they nearly freaked and told me in no uncertain terms that I am not to lose weight whilst undergoing radiation. The treatment has been prepared according to my current weight. Dammit!!
Other than that, life has been a bit wobbly for me, but I still get up every day and get on with whatever needs doing. Right now, I don't want to expect any more from myself (.)(.)
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