Went to see a Radiology Oncologist on Friday and he said I'll be getting radiation therapy only where they removed the tumor. I'm going to get treatments Mon-Fri every week for 6-7 weeks. Treatment only last 5-10 mins. The doctor said the only side effects are skin irritation, sort of like a sunburn, sometimes I may feel tired and the hair will never grow back where on that part of the back. I go to see the doctor on Friday to get pictures taken by x-ray or catscan, maybe both? They do that to find out what area they will treat. I also will get little dots, they will look like small moles, tattooed on my back so they can position me for the treatments and have me lined up just rights. The doctor said there is around a 1 in 3 chance I could have a reoccurrence if I did not get this done, but there is a 1 in 24 chance of reoccurrence if I do get the radiation. That's why I opted to get it done.
Just thought I'd keep everyone updated on how everything is going on all of this. I'm in good spirits, after the holidays, going on a diet. I'm going to get myself in better shape so I can stay around for as long as I can. I have a lot to be thankful for and going to have the best Christmas ever.
Hope everyone has a great holiday and, to those who get days off, enjoy the time off from work.
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