11 down, 22 to go, 33% done

That's what the Radiation treatment numbers look like - 11 treatments completed, 22 more treatments left to go, a third of the way done. (News Flash, there are also 22 days left before school starts. What a coincidence.) So far, it hasn't been too bad, though the Nurses and Radiation Techs have warned me of what will happen to my skin . I'll worry about that when the time comes. But I must admit that I am slathering on the Aquaphor twice a day to hopefully ward off some of the upcoming burns/blisters and all around icky stuff that I am being warned about.

The decision to have the treatment done at the clinic by our house instead going to the University Hospital was a smart one. Everybody is very low key at the clinic, very friendly and the appointments are always on time!!! I am getting spoiled! I wish it was like that in the Cancer Clinic.

Of the 11 treatments, the Radiation machine has only crashed twice on me. I am told this only happens to me and I am jinxing the equipment. I say it is my electric personality that is affecting the machine :) If it happens a third time, I told them we will have to re-think the treatment. This is based on the "three strikes and you're out" theory.

This past weekend Scott's parents from Alabama were here to visit for their 50th Wedding Anniversary! WOW! The visit was too short but it was great to see them again! We celebrated by going out for a wonderful dinner with no kids! A grown-up meal is such a rarity for Scott and I!

My friend Susan (Cancer Fight), her husband Karl and kids are in Brookfield this week visiting her husband's family. Tomorrow, I am driving the hour and change to visit with her. I am sooooo excited to see her.

This Friday is a busy day, I start with an 8:15 Radiation treatment, then I go to the hospital for chemo at 9:45. Hopefully, it won't take all day but I am always prepared to sit there. Then, myself and the rest of my family are headed to Brookfield to visit with Susan and everybody else and enjoy a cook out. It'll be nice to have someone else cook for a change! I really am getting spoiled! :)