Six Down, Twenty-Seven To Go

I had my sixth treatment today. I also had my first "Wednesday" appointment. On Wednesdays, the oncologist meets with each patient undergoing radiation treatment, and they also take some x-rays to make sure that everything is still lined up like it needs to be (the radiation tech told me that my x-ray was so beautiful, she wanted to cry -- no kidding!!). In my case, I met with Dr. Rosenblatt, who checked in with me to make sure that all was well and that I didn't have any questions or concerns. I shared with him some of the feelings that I've been having this week (see yesterday's first post), and he assured me that these feelings are normal. Only one more treatment to go this week, and then a three-day weekend. Woo-hoo. I'm looking forward to the break, although I'm also anxious to get on with things so that I can put all of this behind me.

One funny note to share: I've never been a "skinny" girl. I was blessed with a "strong" body, but not one that is long and lean. Three or four times now, however, throughout this whole breast cancer process, medical professionals have referred to me as "skinny." Now it is true that I lost some weight over the summer and early fall when I started running again in earnest. But still, at 130+ pounds and only 5'2", in my mind, I definitely do not qualify as "skinny." The comment that was made today (and which definitely improved my attitude!) related to how well I was lining up under the machine, and the exact comment, I believe, was something along the lines of "it's just easier with skinny people, because it's easier to see everything, and there's not a lot of sagging." So, I suppose that compared with other folks who come in for radiation, I'm skinny. Okay. I'll take it. : )

Have a great day.

Erin