Today I went in for radiation "set up" #1. They made a plastic mask that they use to secure my head to the table that I'll be laying on for the radiation treatment to that my head is in the same exact spot every time. They also took a scan of my whole body just to make sure that everything lines up the same each time. Kind of creepy but not too bad.
My next appointment, which is "set up" #2, is on March 3rd. They will be getting the radiation machine all dialed in and set up to do it's thing on this day. The actual radiation is supposed to start on Mon. March 7th but we don't have an actual appointment scheduled yet. The appointment will be scheduled during the March 3rd appointment.
Until next time.................XOXOXO
Friday, February 25, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Update as of 2/23/2011
Hello. Today is Feb. 23rd 2011. I had an appointment with an occupational therapist today which was pretty much like going back to pre-school. I had to trace lines, put pegs in blocks, and find hidden shapes in pictures. I did really good which means my brain is functioning normally as far as basic logic goes. I also started physical therapy for my shoulder which was dislocated during the seizure.
My next appointment is on friday Feb. 25th. This is for radiation "start up". They will be getting everything ready to start the treatments on my big ol' head. I guess they make a silence of the lambs kind of face mask for me that attatches to the table that I lay on in order to insure that my head is in the same exact spot every time I have my treatment. My treatments will be 5 days a week for 6 weeks. I guess nausea, lack of energy and headaches are the most common side effects.
I will also be starting chemo at the same time as the radiation. They gave me pills to take at home for this which is a real good thing. Side effects should be the same as radiation.
Thanks for all of the love and support. I will be updating this blog on a regular basis. Please feel free to come to this page whenever you are wondering what is going on with my situation. Love, Brian
My next appointment is on friday Feb. 25th. This is for radiation "start up". They will be getting everything ready to start the treatments on my big ol' head. I guess they make a silence of the lambs kind of face mask for me that attatches to the table that I lay on in order to insure that my head is in the same exact spot every time I have my treatment. My treatments will be 5 days a week for 6 weeks. I guess nausea, lack of energy and headaches are the most common side effects.
I will also be starting chemo at the same time as the radiation. They gave me pills to take at home for this which is a real good thing. Side effects should be the same as radiation.
Thanks for all of the love and support. I will be updating this blog on a regular basis. Please feel free to come to this page whenever you are wondering what is going on with my situation. Love, Brian
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