December 21, 2004
Next Steps
Last Tuesday I dropped by my urologist's office to have three gold markers inserted into my prostate gland. (It wasn't as yucky as it sounds). I am now a marked man.
Today I spent an hour in the Cancer Center where I will receive radiation. They took a couple of CT scans and inserted various appliances to facilitate the tests. I left with a sense of what happens when I report for treatment and what to do: where to change, where to leave my wallet and Pocket PC, where to find the tea and cookies. The staff is gracious and accommodating and the ambience of the center is wonderful . . . lots of light and comfortable chairs.
On January 10th I will report for the first radiation treatment. I anticipate that they will be daily M-F for eight weeks. It is comforting to know that highly trained staff is providing the best treatment technology has developed to date. I am anticipating another positive experience.
Posted by Donel at December 21, 2004 02:57 PM
I'm alternately horrified because it's YOU, Don our friend, who's having this experience and edified because you're taking us with you on your journey to all the places you must go and allowing us to know of all your experiences there. It's chilling and wonderfully warming. Thank you.
And tons of love to you & Merry-lyn from Joe & Peggy.
I'm alternately horrified because it's YOU, Don our friend, who's having this experience and edified because you're taking us with you on your journey to all the places you must go and allowing us to know of all your experiences there. It's chilling and wonderfully warming. Thank you.
And tons of love to you & Merry-lyn from Joe & Peggy.
Posted by: PeggyS at December 22, 2004 08:00 PM