Today was my first actual radiation treatment. They told me it would take about an hour, and it did. Most of the time was taken up by getting me in exactly the right position. There were 2 guys and 1 gal who moved me about on the table and got me in exactly the right position that I needed to be to zap me. They also did some imaging, so that is why it took longer. The actual radiation didn’t take that long.. less than a minute or so in each position. They added some pen marks on my right breast and side. I asked them to make it in the shape of a dragon, but they just laughed..    They told me that tomorrow I just need to go to the treatment room, put my card up on the desk where they showed me, and get changed and be ready for appointment time, so that seems pretty straightforward. Today the gal in reception showed me around and told me the routine of what to do.

Because of the radiation I was warned that there will be skin changes. I was given a list of different lotions to use daily, and also a list of different body soaps I can use for showers. It has to be really mild stuff, as harsh soaps will irritate an already irritated skin. I will try to follow orders :)The main thing I can do to try to help myself is good skin care. They said the breast creases is one of the main places that tends to get irritated, so I’ll try to be vigilent.

I go to radiation mon-friday, and the times are not always the same.. it’s how they can fit everyone in, so tomorrow’s time is different than todays. They write it all down on the card you are given so I don’t have to remember and they only give you the next weeks times on the friday.

…Pam…