half way through

Just a quick update. I am mid-way through my radiotherapy, 16/32 as they say here. All seems to be going well. I have not experienced much loss in energy and natural functions are fairly steady.

The treatment only takes about 5 minutes and most of that is getting me just in the right position. The radiotherapist constantly call out numbers to each other to ensure that I am just in the right spot for the treatment. One of the therapists today said, "you are really good at this. You are relaxed so it is easy to get you into position"

I didn't tell her my secret. I have had a mother, wife, four daughters and two granddaughters... I am used to being manipulated by the gentler sex!

2 down, 30 to go

I have begun my course of radiotherapy. I have 32 sessions scheduled and have had the first two. The sessions themselves are painless, except for the waiting, but there are likely to be some side-effects in tiredness and some body functions. All is normal at present and I work on the principle that 'grace' is given 'in time of need', so I will not try to carry tomorrow's burdens with today's grace! Love to you all.