Monday, January 25, 2010

Radiation Check-Up

Here are some photos of my last radiation treatment and some of the equipment the technicians use to administer the radiation:













It is so strange for me to look back at these pictures. It is hard to believe I have survived all of these cancer treatments. I'm so grateful for today's technology, and all of my amazing doctors and nurses along the way. I also feel so lucky that I have been able to make such a horrible disease like cancer into something so positive. I have survived a disease that affects millions of people worldwide each year, and I have learned how to connect with so many MORE people along the way. As I continue my journey, I know for sure I'll live my life with a new appreciation for people and technology.
Tomorrow I have an appointment to meet with my radiation doctor Dr. Selch at UCLA Medical Center. My doctor wants to check-in with me to make sure I am healing after my last radiation session. I am feeling a lot better. I have noticed my throat and dry mouth are improving-YAY! Plus, I'm happy to report that my taste is finally coming back. Food is beginning to have taste once again. It was so funny because when I had no taste I couldn't even really taste cheese and I hate cheese, but now I can taste it once again. So sorry folks, there goes my experimentation with eating cheese!

Wish me good luck tomorrow!
Danielle

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