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Today was the first day that the little radioactive killer beams were aimed at my breast. It was painless and not very frightening due to the kindness of everyone. Afterwards, Raymond sat down with me and explained that he just killed 2/3 of the cells in my breast. If there are any cancerous cells left over after the lumpectomy, they will be bombarded with radiation until they disappear into oblivion. Cancer cells are unable to repair themselves but normal cells do repair themselves. He said my whole body is going to go into overdrive to produce white blood cells in order to repair. He said I should start feeling tired about week 3 but this afternoon, but after treatment, I took a 2-hour nap.
The house I am staying at, is very nice. My suite has two single beds with a private attached bath. The one other woman in the house is a snowbird from upper state New York. Her suite is at the opposite end of the house.
Sierra Vista offers some enjoyable things. It feels like a big city compared to Dragoon. The wonderful library, with a coffee shop, (where I am now) is just down the street. Last night I treated myself to dinner at Outback Steakhouse, went to the mall and had a massage followed by a movie. Today I went back to the mall and took a chair yoga class. I think I will be able to entertain myself nicely here. A vacation of sorts.
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Ekan, i really appreciate the succintness of your
Comment by Allegra Ahlquist March 30, 2011 @ 8:51 pmreports and the positive and equanimous attitude
you display. It appears that many blessings are
coming your way, or that you create the conditions for them to happen. i think of you
and send you blessings as well. Love Allegra
Glad to hear things are going so smoothly. It sounds like it is a vacation!
Comment by tas March 31, 2011 @ 7:13 amThanks for keeping us informed and I hope things continue to go well.