Cherylek
12 years agoMember
Radiotherapy week five
This week has been a quieter week with 5 rads and only the nurse and physio appointments. Machines have been working, appointments on time, no last minute cancellations.
My skin is holding up really well. Pinkish red, sore spots are the port site (of course) and from biopsy scar into the arm pit. If anything my ribs and upper inner arm hurts more.
Walking back to the changing room on Monday I thought to myself what's that the radio therapist is holding in their hand as they went to call the next patient. Then I realised it was a white mesh face mask they put over the patients head for those needing radiotherapy to the head. Let me tell you it looked mildly claustrophobic to say the least.
Today I had a colour and a tiny little haircut for the first time since early February when I had a no. 3 not long after my first chemo. I looked down at the cape aghast and said could you put it back on my head you've cut at least half a cm off!
I'm trying to work up the courage to walk into work tomorrow at Crown Casino without my wig. Wish me luck! Cheryle :)