TGIF! It's a relief to reach Friday, since I have Saturday and Sunday off. It's a radiation work week. My time slot is bouncing around right now, yesterday I was at 9:30 am and today I went in at 11:30. The facility is off the freeway in south San Francisco. There's nothing around but a few other buildings and empty lots. It's a very quiet, sterile setting, which I like. The facility is brand new-- open I think only 6 months. Unlike the other facilities of my HMO, there's no need to show ID when I arrive. The receptionist already recognizes me. I noticed today she says hello to all the patients by name. Today I made small talk with my three RTs. I've mentioned before how surprisingly friendly and upbeat they are. I told them about seeing cirque di soleil as they pushed my body into line with the lasers. During my actually radiating today, I practiced counting to 100 in french. It was challenging to concentrate with this huge machine humming and swinging around my body, so i lost my place a few times. I seemed to just make it to "cent" when treatment was over. It really is quick. But it's only day 4 and I noticed that I'm very sunburned already. I'm advised to put a petroleum product on my skin 3-4 times a day. I'll have to meet with the burn nurse next week.
I am very tired, but it's from my monthly infusion, not the radiation. the standard is not to feel the fatigue for 2 weeks into it and it will last at least 2 weeks after. Still trying to think of a better name for the blog.
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