Call from Cyberknife SD...

Today I got a surprise call from the oncology/radiation physician who will be treating me from Cyberknife SD. He just thought he would call and let me know that there was no change in 'size' from my last MRI to the one I had on Monday. They were about a month apart so it doesn't surprise me BUT....with me, you never know! :) He also wanted to congratulate me on getting the treatment.. (smile)!! :) :) I told him the clinical study he gave me AND his report really helped a lot (I really do think that that was the hook-line-sinker for my appeal).

Since he was on the phone, I thought I would take advantage of it and ask him some questions. I wanted to know more about the procedure, side effects, what to expect, etc....

He said that I should expect to feel 'o.k.' for the three days of treatment. But, again, EVERYONE is different and responds to treatments differently. My father-in-law just had Cyberknife about a month ago and he said he felt very fatigue after each treatment (he also had 3). The doc said that most people tend to get really fatigued after about a week of treatment. So, I asked him a few other questions (a few from when I went online last week and freaked myself out...remember that??). When I told him I went online and had a few questions about some things I read, he laughed. I KNOW I am NOT the only patient who has done this to themselves! :)

So, I felt a lot better after talking to him. I feel more 'at peace' I guess with the whole situation. This is the best treatment for me and it's going to be the 'end' of this awful thing.

Today's Daily Affirmation:

"Today I will listen to my heart. I will feel my feelings fully without judging them. If I allow myself to feel all of my feelings fully, regardless of whether they are sad, angry, or joyous emotions, my heart's wisdom will heal my pain." - Dr. Christiane Northrup

So, I listened to my heart and it's telling me, "everything is going to be OK!"

Good night and Happy Birthday Nancy!! You rock and LIVEstrong girl! We will both celebrate when our radiation treatments are over!!

Hugs -
Rachelle