Radiation day 2 wrap up

Day 2 of radiation is complete. Yesterday it was a quick in and out appointment. I run in, and approx 10 minutes later Im done and out the door headed home. The one perk about brain radiation is I dont have to get undressed. They cant have anything covering the area, so lucky me! The only thing Im not allowed to wear to treatment is earrings, or anything bulky around my neck.

Now, when I walk in there are 2 waiting rooms. One initial staging. This is where the family waits. I then go back into patient waiting. Its where we all sit in a row ready for treatment. Most people at this point are in gowns. (not me! ) Down side to no gown? Other patients look at you odd, but I get over it. Once my hair starts falling out in patches they get the idea. It seems to take the other patients a while to warm up to talking to each other. In my first round of radiation, I was blessed with a bunch of nice ladies to speak with. This time its a bunch of gentlemen, they arent chatty at all :).

The mornings are my best times of day. Very little to no pain. Granted I tend to be up 2am isn, due to them putting me back on steroids for pain. It helps the brain swelling, which is causing the headaches. Only so much room up there ya know? The headaches start about 2 hours after treatment. This is the time patients start feeling the side effects. Tiredness, nausea etc. Me? Its massive, painful headaches. It feels like my brain is trying to escape thru my nose, eyes, and ears. The steroids seem to be helping, so hopefully today wont be as bad.

Yesterday, after treatment my Mom took me for a pedicure! I know in my lovely age of 28, I have never had one before. Shocking right!? I loved it! Im ticklish, so Ive always been hesitant to get one. But, the nice foot massage, foot soak, and new paint was a fun experience. Talk about feeling pampered. Now I know why people go get them so often. Shortly after the pedi, the headache started in. Apparently I was done for the day. I did get time however, to visit with my dad, and sister in law. Both of which stopped by to say hello, and drop a few goodies off. I am very blessed to have such a wonderful support team and strong family helping me.