Its Showtime!

I arrived at MDA at 2:45 for my 3:00 appointment with Dr Beadle. This was probably the easiest appointment I will have as it was pre-radiation ergo no problems. I will meet with her once a week on Tuesday afternoons for the "Weekly See Visit" That's what it is called; however I refer to it as Tuesdays With Beth. I had my list of questions, one of which was already answered when I received my new appointment schedule. I will now have my Radiation at 8:00 AM. I can also continue walking outside as long as I wear sun screen and a hat. Much better than the treadmill.

The curtain on Act I of the Radiation Show was delayed because they were running late, so I had my first treatment at 5:30 as opposed to 4:15. It took about 35-40 minutes but I was told subsequent treatments would take much less time. Valet parking at the Radiation Center is wonderful and it is complimentary. At 6:15 I was on my way in the thick of Houston's rush traffic.

So, one down and thirty-two to go. Oh, I did learn that the machine cost $4 million and you have to have a physicist on hand as well as a very competent team of technical experts to operate it.

I started with the fluoride treatment last night and that is an ongoing procedure. Tonight I started with the warm water and baking soda rinses.I am supposed to do this 4 to 6 times a day. I have just been told I must check off my rinses, jaw exercises, mouth exercises and whatever else I am supposed to exercise. It begins.