One more procedure and we can see the light.......

The race is on!  We can finally see the light, as Patti prepares for her first radiation treatment on Thursday.  This starts the final steps in this long journey. 
Her final step is the radiation process.  She was molded for the position she will have to be in for the treatmen to ensure they hit exactly where they need to. In addition, she has little tattoos that will serve as markers for this process as well.

They do this to be sure the doctor states that radiation is accumulative (not an immediate reaction).  Here are some of the notes that Patti will study as she goes through this process:

• Keeping an eye on the skin for changes such as pink, redness, and a bumpy effect. 
• Fatigue may increase as she progresses through treatment. Hmmmm......maybe this will help her finally sleep?
• She will receive a boost that will focus on the scar, as this is the area where the cancer passed through.
• Watch for "zingers, which are nerve endings that may become more active.
• Watching for any arm pain or swelling.
• Throat may become sore.

On another note, Patti will be undergoing a procedure tomorrow  (3-13-14) as well. They will scope her throat and tummy to see what keeps bugging her.  Let's hope it's only that darn stress getting the best of her, which would not be surprising!



We wish you lots of luck tomorrow Patti and know that we are all praying that you do not see many (if any) of the symptoms!