I suppose I'll stop posting about every therapy at some point, given that I'll have over 150 a year, but for now, while things keep changing, I'll keep posting.
Today felt like it went smoother. I had rearranged my schedule so that I went to therapy after work. While this means I have to drive out of Dallas during rush hour, it is still worth it. I remembered to pack my bag with soft clothes for afterwards, my own personal sunscreen for personal bits, and lip balm. SPF 4 probably won't do anything to help my lips, but I figure it can't hurt and maybe it will help my lips not be so chapped.
I'm in a race with myself with how fast I can get in and out. The first time was 30 minutes, second 15 minutes, third 10 minutes. I probably can't get much faster, especially since they will be increasing the times. I did an increase today and I'm slightly pink and very sensitive. If I heal by tomorrow I'll have them up it again for Friday's session.
Today wasn't quite as bad for feeling weak. I was able to climb stairs, slowly, but I did it. My schedule for the next two weeks is insane. I don't really have any spare time to breathe, so I'm just going to do my best to get through it. My chest still feels pretty congested and I occasionally have a lot of pain when I move certain ways. I've also been getting a lot of headaches. After reading the "Taking Time" ebook from the National Cancer Institute, I've learned about how much stress can cause worse symptoms than the cancer. I've been having headaches, exhaustion, and extreme hungry/not hungry periods. Today's definitely been a hunger day. I've been eating nonstop today, but never feel full and get hungry again fairly quickly. This could also be due to my skin needing the extra calories to help heal after the treatments.
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