Second Radiation Day

Good afternoon everyone,
I had my breakfast early like usual. Took my meds then waited to take my chemo meds. Those have to be taken an hour before the radiation. I also had to take some zofran for nausea. Today was my second day of Radiation therapy. My appointment was at 7:45am. I got there at 7:30am. Waited in the area for like 5 mins and they brought me back. Snapped me in and Radiation was underway. After the radiation we met with the Radiation Dr. That all went well. He was only there for like 2 minutes to see if we had any questions regarding the treatment thus far. We did not. Said he would see us next week then. Got finished and they discharged us for the day. Tomorrow will be round 3 at 7:45am, then on to the 8:30am appointments.

I have really only had a few side effects so far. Last night I had some head and neck sweating. Chemo side effect, so they tell me. Today on the way to the appointment I had a bit of nausea as I was drinking some water. Not bad at all. I have also had some constipation. No movement yet but the urge is there. I’m hopeful to poo soon. I don’t need any GI issues especially constipation. I haven’t had any loss of appetite just yet. I am hungry and snacky.

I have some Nectar hydration booster to help with nausea. I saw an ad on social media for it. Supposedly it helps chemo/rad patients battle nausea through hydration relief. I have had two packets today. Quite tasty, no sugar in it. I may have to get some more soon if I use 2/day.

During the radiation therapy, I felt a warm sensation on my brainstem. I felt like I was being cooked. Maybe it’s just my mind thinking of the radiation. Maybe it’s actually cooking my Tumor to shrink it down. I’ll ask tomorrow when I go. But I did feel the warmth. It was weird.

I like the early appointments for the Radiation so I can come home and rest from it. No anticipation and waiting around all day for the treatment. I am an early riser so this is ideal for me.

I spent the day by myself today. I prepared my lunch, ate it and rested. I ordered a new coffee cup today. I wanted a larger one so I could make more and it has a lid. I should be able to carry it without spilling or having to worry about a spill or slosh. I’m low on my stool softener so I looked online for the best deal. I have some coming from Costco, 400 capsules for only $6. Near $20 at Publix for only 100. Amazon was not cost effective either.

Thank you for stopping by. I’ll give more chemo/radiation updates tomorrow.
~Bruce