Radiation Sickness

The Radiation sickness is finally gone after a month of suffering. I am feeling much better and improving in strength every day. I actually walked around the grocery store yesterday and became exhausted at the end of it all. I am so glad to over all this Radiation and Chemo. I will still have to have another MRI to see to the Cancer has melted away in a few months when the swelling and soreness is gone.

The After Effects

Keep smiling ,they say. It will all be over soon. Well I'm still waiting for the day when I have more energy. And not be exhausted from taking a shower, preparing breakfast, or doing anything. The cumulative affects from the radiation is going on each day. I sleep a lot trying to gain my strength back. It has been two weeks today since my last radiation treatment.

My Birthday 2012

Lemon Bundt cake

Today was my birthday and I celebrated in the Cancer Center. The Nurse decorated my bed with balloons and crepe paper streamers. On the Wall was Birthday Banner.The staff sang Happy Birthday to me. It was Radiation Day. So I spent the day there. Sarinah brought her family over for Cake. She made me a delicous Lemon Bundt cake. Tina brought Sweet and Sour Chicken and Rice for dinner which we enjoyed. It was a stormy night, the rain had poured down and the power went off. So when the family came we pulled out the kersone lamps and lit them along with many candles. The two little boys had fun running through the rain puddles on the patio. It was a night to remember.

The Bell Is Rung

Today is the last radiation treatment. Yeah!! I get to ring the 10 inch bell. This the tradition of MD Anderson Cancer Center. When someone finishes their treatment they read a poem and ring the bell three times. This is the poem I read.
Ring the Bell three times, when your done.
Soon you will be on your way.

All the Doctors and Staff gave me a great send off to better things happening with lots of hugs. This was to make sure I felt loved.
I also received my Graduation Certificate.

MD.Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center is known throughout the United States. head Office is in Houston, Texas. I have spent the last two months there getting treated with Chemotherapy and Radiation External and Internal.