Update on my cancer therapy

[Guest guest]

I've been waiting for God to show me a direction . . .

Night before last, the radiation therapy doctor who

was recommended by my surgeon called and told me he

wouldn't do whole breast radiation on me because I had

an occurance of scleroderma when I had implants (it's

gone now) . . . but he would want my old records,

evaluation by other docs. They won't do whole breast

radiation on people with an autoimmune disease. -

THAT'S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!

Yesterday I went to University of Arkansas Medical

Science. What a difference in the way one is treated

(vs. Hot Springs) . . . The first doc, a surgeon,

qualified me for Mammosite therapy, explained it, and

inserted a balloon and catheter - then sent me to the

cancer center where they did a CT scan to confirm the

ballon was properly placed for Mammosite therapy. . .

I qualified by 1.1 centimeter! . . . If it's too close

to the skin, they can't do it.

With Mammosite, a radioactive material is placed in

the ballon for ten minutes, then removed. The

treatment is repeated twice a day for five days. The

amount of radiation and tissue damage is minimal,

especially compared to whole breast radiation. It has

a five year history that's looking good.

I had my first two treatments to day. No pain, no

sensation at all. Just a long day. I got up at 4:30

this morning . . . got home at four this afternoon.

Hubby would be happy to get a room in Little Rock and

stay for a week . .. but I'd rather sleep in my own

bed!

I'll see an oncologist Tuesday about follow up

medication . . . I'm having some doubts about that,

but I want to know more!

All in all, I'm doing great! . . . Thanks for all your

prayers,

God Bless,

Rogene