One week down

I have now finished 6 radiation treatments, as well as 2 drug treatments and 1 chemo treatment. The only residual effect so far, has been the annoying rash from the drug treatments. It looks like I have shingles on my chest and down my arms. It is also making my scalp very dry and itchy. The doctor put me on a antibiotic today, as well as some hydro cortisone cream to see if we could calm down some of these side effects. He told me it would be another two weeks before they started to subside. Small price to pay for a drug that could be saving my life. The fatigue from the radiation comes and goes. I don't think I have had a good nights rest in a week. The next drug treatment is scheduled for tomorrow and well as the continuation of my daily radiation. Tuesday I have my feeding tube installed. This is the first time I have mentioned getting this to most people. I have been told this was going to be a necessity in the near future, when I will not be able to swallow hardly anything at all. The only way for me to get the calories per day I will need, will be through the tube. It will be about 3 inches long and hang out of my stomach, about 3 inches above my belly button. The only time you could see it, is when I will be using it. Good to see some old friends last night. Although, I was really tired, its nice to know such a great group of people are on my side and offering us support in the upcoming months.