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Posted 2018-10-11T03:11:00Z

Time for a VACATION!

This morning when I woke up I was feeling soooo tired and exhausted. I could hardly get dressed. I could hardly fix my hair, the little hair that I have left, that I had to ask for help. The radiation has finally done a number on me. But I am proud to say today was my last day of treatment. I went through six weeks of radiation at the Buffett Cancer Center - Monday through Friday, and six weeks of chemotherapy - Monday through Sunday. I never missed a single treatment. I have been told not everyone makes it through all of their treatment - they have to stop because they can't handle it. It is a good thing it ended today, because I don't know if I could have handled another day. I get 3 weeks off and then start another chemo pill, which is a stronger dose. I hope I can handle this one like I handled the last one.[...]

Posted 2018-10-04T02:46:26Z

A Light At The End Of The Tunnel

After today I have ONE WEEK left of radiation, and I couldn't be happier.  Looking back on it now, it has gone pretty quickly.  But on that first day it felt like it was going to be an eternity until it ended.  On the last day I get to RING THAT BELL, and I hope someone videos it so you all can see it, too.  Cuz I'm gonna RING THAT BELL like I've never rung a bell before.  [...]