Today is the last day that Holly has to go to radiation treatments. While we loved the people at the Good Sam Radiation Oncology Center, it has been rather taxing on her to manage getting the kids to the right place at the right time.
When I went, I geeked out on the device (pictured left). She lays on the table and the head of the machine (aiming to the right side in the above picture) rotates around her and delivers the dosage. The wings at the top of the machine measure her breathing so that the dosage is extremely pinpointed. The whole idea of the radiation is to shrink the tumor so that, when she gets her surgery, they don’t have to cut out as much of the colon as they would without it.
The effects of the radiation, especially in the past week or so have been pretty bad. Imagine getting a bad sunburn and then being forced to sit in the sun everyday. It literally cooks your skin. It makes you nauseas. In general, it isn’t a whole lot of fun. The doctors told us that she would feel the effects and that they may continue to get worse for 2 weeks or so, then it will be about 2 weeks start feeling better, then she goes to surgery. Not really the month that we were looking forward to.
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Here’s wishing you and Holly the absolute best in the coming days, weeks and months.
I’ll be praying for you~
Hey you!!
This is amazing!! Holly you are amazing!! I have always thought so….. You set your mind at something, and you make it happen.
Take a big breath!! Enjoy the day…… even though it rained. It just makes everything beautiful!!
We are ready to spend time with Ella & Sam when you need us. Randy & Jess have been practicing their coloring skills. They are very competive. They know that Ella & Sam have much more time in……. : )
Point is, we love you. And we are here when you need us!!
I love you.
Jules
HollyWolly,
We are very proud of you getting through your first phase! You have inspired me with your will to beat this. Hang in there! We are thinking about you and love you a lot.
Jim/Allex and Marla
Hi Holly,
Just wanted to let you know that we have been sending good vibes and positive light your way! We know you are gonna fight this,and move on to better and brighter days…It’s just such a damn inconveinance-this cancer thing! We’re always here for you and we can’t wait to see your smile!
much laughter & love~
Cathy & Chris