Comming down to the wire

Hi,
Today was #7 of my last 8 radiation treatments. So Tomorrow is # 6 and so on. I will be complete on Thursday 22nd. That is the good news.... the bad news is that I have been having migraine like symptoms for the past 2 weeks. My radiation onclolgist Dr Rose had me have an MRI brain scan. The results were good. It showed no added concerns. Dr Rose prescribed Zoefran for the neausea. Seems to be helping. I see my primary physican Dr Tremain on Friday. She will prescribe the necessary migraine meds once she sees me. Guess they each have their own speciality and they try not to cross each others borders within reason.

Today was the coumadin clinic and once again my blood clotting numbers require decreasing my warfarin dosage once again. By the time they get the doseage right I will not have to take it anymore. I also had radiation and the best thing about that is the fact that my skin has been holding up well. The technicians are impressed because I am so fair skinned. I have been using a product called Lindi Skin which is an Aloe Vera patch that Joan Nolan gave me. So far it has worked miracles. I also use a lotion called Andra Sina emerald aloe relief lotion that the Radiologist recommended. I also us Aquaphor salve. It is a very heavy vasaline like salve. So ther you have it ...my recipe for taking care of radiation skin.

So even thought I am close to the wire I covet your prayers. Pray for Rick and I to remain strong through this last part of the treatment. I can hardly wait to have a clear calendar and be able to plan some fun things to do and be able to travel and see you all.

Love you all,
Kathy

"Taking him by the ritht hand, he helped him up, and and instantly the mans feet and ankles became strong." Acts 3:7

Thanks for the strength your prayers impart to me.