Tattoo(s)

I got my first tattoo(s) yesterday.  I never wanted a tattoo but these were necessary.  Willie and I met with the radiologist yesterday at 11, Dr. Jeffrey Lee.  He explained the process of radiation, side effects, and hopeful outcome.  He also indicated that he needs at least a week to map out the radiation therapy and make sure the dose is correct therefore after consulting with my oncologist they decided to move the first day of my chemo/radiation to 6/11 to allow enough time to plan the proper treatment.  I'm a bit disappointed that it got moved, but on the other hand the extra weeks time works for me right now.  I have to get my port checked this am and then the stitches come out on 6/8 so it will be totally healed by the time I start chemo which is good.  And, I get to do a trial run on the radiation on Friday, 6/8 also.  On that day, they will give me my 6 week schedule of times that I get to go in.  I asked for mornings so that I can get it done and then go in to work.  After that, it's on to the big day........ 6/11, my first chemo/radiation session.  I have plenty to do to gear up for that.

After my meeting with Dr. Lee, I went back into the medium donut room (CT Scan room) where I will get all my radiation and got my tattoos.  The tattoos are necessary to line up the radiation.  I have 3 of them.  No, they aren't exciting at all.  They don't give you an option for skull and crossbones, or butterflies and flowers.  They are just tiny freckle dots on both of my hips and one above my pelvic bone.

Today is Friday.  TGIF!  Got through the work week and flurry of doctors appointments.  I'm excited for the weekend so that I can get caught up on things and relax a little.   Right now, I'm off to get my port checked.  I still haven't taken off the bandage to check it out.  I'm a bit of a baby.  But it doesn't feel bad at all.  It will be interesting to see what it looks like.