Liz said it all went well and they have been checking her pacemaker carefully as they decided not to move it. The pacemaker doctor has said that they will need to check it after each session to make sure that it is working ok. He believes that it may crack towards the end of the treatment. Obviously this doesn't fill Liz with overwhelming confidence.
Here is a picture of Liz with her radiation mask:
It looks like an instrument of torture but here's hoping it becomes an instrument of health.
Liz also ran into the glamorous chemo doctor Sally who said that her voice will get worse before it gets better. Considering that Liz is speaking in a whisper at the moment it seems difficult to understand that it can get worse. Although I must admit Liz's party trick of being able to get volume if she spoke in a lower register was pretty spectacular!
It seems as though Liz may not lose her hair immediately so that is good news as well BUT she will look beautiful no matter what.
Liz now has to look forward to about 15 more chest radiations and 14 head radiations over the next 3 or so weeks. This will of course take a toll on her energy levels and her general wellbeing. She also needs to keep an eye out on her heart and if the pacemaker stops working for any reason (mainly because it may be damaged by the radiation) she will need to get to the hospital as quickly as possible.
So the good news is that the treatment has started and so far so good. I admire the courage that Liz shows through all of this, I am constantly in awe of her strength and humour and just how damned positive she is! There is so much to learn off this beautiful person which I'm sure you will all agree with!
Will keep you updated as things continue along this journey.
Peace and happiness
Yvette
Thanks Yvette, Liz is such a trooper and an inspiration to us all, if she is this energetic while unwell, heaven help us when shes firing on all cylinders :-)
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ReplyDeletePip Oliver is still incognito as Jemima1. I can't 'edit' and change my name, but that's a very minor detail. :]
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvette for keeping us posted, and peace and happiness to you
too. :]
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a small step" - and much love and a thousand smiles!
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvette for including us all in this journey.
Yes Signe - we Are In Trouble! :)
Good on you, Yvette - you are fantastic with your updates. It makes us all feel very included.
ReplyDeleteA relief that the treatment regime has finally started - beats waiting.
Our Liz has all of us pulling with her.
Thank you for your updates Yvette it is reassuring to be aware of what is happening and not be left in the dark, worrying.
ReplyDeleteTo accomplish great things,
We must not only act,
But also dream,
Not only plan but also believe xxxx
True Yvette, we are all learning from Liz's positive outlook. This blog is really helping me too, to keep up with what's going on. Pls be kind to yourself Liz, as they said the journey starts with one small step. We are praying for you x
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