Monday 22nd and I had my 20th RT of 20 planned sessions.... oh my, what a mix of emotions. My daughter flew from Dubai to see me ring the bell and brought my granddaughter who clapped when everyone else applauded.
A review meeting immediately after, just to cover all of the bases. Then a consultant appointment on Tuesday which went very well, good feedback from the RT Team and almost apologetic when he said it would be 10-12 weeks before my next appointment. He will also fit in with my travel plans, excellent.
A blood sample taken, appointment for my 6 monthly hormone injection sorted and tablets sorted for another 3 months.
I have had a few tears since and I am tending to ignore/forget that I still have cancer.
I cannot express the gratitude that I feel in relation to the staff at The Freeman Cancer Centre, the chap who cleaned the toilets at 1pm every day, the receptionists who met you with a smile every day and the multitude of Radiotherapists. First class.
It's a long 4 weeks, it has had it's effect both mentally and physically, my wife has sat patiently by my side every day, for that I shall remain eternally thankful.
I shall happily field any questions that readers have
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Hello KJ911
Cracking post and so pleased you have sailed through Radiotherapy.
I have had a few tears since and I am tending to ignore/forget that I still have cancer.
Now that's an amazing statement - I sometimes feel like that - it's great. I wish i could feel like that all the time. i confess there are tears on a regular basis but usually of joy!
There's no handbook to how to navigate a cancer journey - but after my Radiotherapy, I felt I was almost in a wilderness - months to my next appointment and boy did I miss the chats with the Radiology staff and fellow cancer suffers on their own personal journey.
And thanks for the offer of help to fellow travellers - we are all in this together.
Best wishes - Brian.
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