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Nov 19, 1996
It's been 2 weeks since I last updated this. I have been going
through
radiation every day, except for holidays and today. We had a snow
storm
last night and today that dumped about 9" of snow on us. When I called
the radiation therapist today I said " This is Dick Craven", and the
receptionist
said "Don't even bother". So I didn't. I won't go in tomorrow
either. I
will have to make up the sessions I missed at the end so it looks like
I will go for 8 weeks at least. The position I am in to get the
radiation
has caused a pinched nerve in my neck which made my arms hurt a lot.
So
much that I spent the night in the hospital on Thursday Nov. 7. And
I have
only been able to sleep on my back, for 2 hours at a time. Then my
arms
hurt so much that I have to get up and take some tylenol and sit for
an
hour or 2. then I can sleep a little more. Physically I can tell
that the
radiation is taking it's toll. My mouth is tender, I have less saliva,
the skin around my neck and cheeks is slightly burned, it feels
quite warm
to the touch. Also I feel a bit worn down, and food is starting to
taste
bad. Actually, I have not gotten over the effects of the last chemo,
and
now my taste buds are going out. It is very difficult to find
something
that I can drink. Sugars taste bitter, I am not supposed to have
caffeine,
and dairy products taste bad, and very thick. emotionally I am doing
quite
well. Only occaisionally do I get depressed. And then only for a few
minutes.
That's all for now.
dickcr@yahoo.com