Day 1: Radiation
Day 2: Radiation
Last day of external radiation. Feels good to know that I only have two treatments left.
Day 3: Day off...a much needed break!
Day 4: HDR Brachytherapy
Since the doctor was happy with the results of the external radiation, he prescribed 2 boosts of internal radiation to finish things off. The treatements are quicker than the external which is good because they are awkward. For the girls... instead of picturing the stirrups on the bed, imagine boots. Once your feet and lower legs are in the boots they get tightened with straps...I guess they really don't want you to move. The doctor then inserts something like a tampon that has a long applicator which is fed by a tube that connects to the radiation machine...yes awkward. The radiation is then turned on and travels down the tube to the area of need. Thank goodness I only have to do this twice!
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