Week Nine

      Today started off good, I was informed by the radiation oncologist that today was my last radiation treatment not Friday as I had previously posted, because I have reached the total amount needed. I have a follow up appointment on the 14th of February.  

      I want to to thank everyone at the St. Vincent's Mary Virgina Terry Cancer Center for their friendly and professional treatment and service I received over the last nine weeks, specifically but not in any order ~ Cathy at the front desk who always had a warm smile and pleasant hello when I checked in everyday ~ the Nurses Cathy and Jennifer who handled my weekly doctor consultations ~ Dr. Snead and Dr. Ossi who always explained all of the procedures and results in a clear and precise way that made it easy for me to understand ~ Radiation Therapists, Sylvia, Janie, Ruth  and Linda who also greeted me every day with a warm and friendly smile and made sure I understood what procedures they were performing. The external beam procedure was a different experience as were the Pet and Cat scans but I will have to say that the Brachytherapy was the most interesting and I'm glad I only had to have three of them. Thanks again to a great staff of highly skilled and professional people. 

     I also reported to the cancer oncology center for blood work and consultation with the doctor, he said that my blood counts were good enough to receive my chemo infusions today and then I'll come back next Monday for follow up blood work then phase 2 of my chemotherapy starting on the 6th of February which will be the same pre-meds and a stronger dose of the same chemo infusions, I'll receive 3 or 4 of these cycles every three weeks. 

     Still no adverse side effects from today's infusions, just a little tired. I'll update next Monday with any further information.