I'm a Rad Grad

Yesterday was my last day of radiation. I travelled four hours daily for 28 treatments. I actually looked forward to my time spent in the van. The fellow passengers and the drivers became part of my support network. The radiation therapists were all fabulous. so were the doctors and nurses. I have continued to feel for the first five weeks. I wasn't tired, and my skin remained healthy and pink. During the last week however, I did start to suffer. A couple places turned an angry red colour, then black, then the skin started peeling away. Not nice and a bit painful, but manageable. I've got an assortment of creams and ointments to repair the damage. All in all, the experience was a positive one, but I'm still glad to be done.

I lay in bed this morning listening to the kids getting ready for school. I finally got up around 8:00 am to make their lunches, then drove them to school. I've returned to a quiet house; it's just the dog and me. I'm going to spend today in a comfy t-shirt and no bra. I'm going to drink coffee and read my book (Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon). I'm hoping to finish it before I meet "herself" tomorrow!! Imagine meeting DG in the flesh! For a book lover, to meet one's favourite author is quite the celebration, and I have lots to celebrate.