Radiology Appointment

This afternoon I had my weekly checkup with the Radiology Oncologist, Dr. Owen. I didn’t realize that along with my radiation treatments they also do a CT scan of the tumor and affected lymph nodes - so on a daily basis they are able to see what is going on. When I asked if there was any change in size the doctor said no, which was disappointing at first. She followed up by telling us that she wouldn’t expect to see any shrinkage yet - that it may be next week or the week after before we see anything. All in all she is happy with my progress, so I’ll take that as good news! I am now over the 25% completed mark with radiation.

The “TUESDAY” stickers are part of the daily COVID screening that all Mayo visitors go through each day. It’s basically a temperature check and a series of questions before you are allowed inside a building. We get a new sticker each day. At the end of my daily medical visits I put the stickers in a book (not a scrapbook) I’ve been keeping to track my activity like consumptions (meds, liquids and food intake), body functions (including weight), and in general, how I’m feeling). My hope is that this will help me when I’m communicating with my doctors.