Oncolologically speaking,…

Posted on August 9th, 2007 by Cam.
Categories: Let's talk.

First day at oncology/radiotherapy unit today. It was really just a meeting with the doctors that will be looking after things for the next few months really. I have been constantly impressed with how people are looked after and I once again really feel like I am in great hands.

I have a CT scan this coming Tuesday where they will take final measurements of the tumor and work out the plan of attack. The downside to this is that it may take up to two weeks to finalise the plan before actual frying takes place. I have come to see the wait as not really frustrating now, just part of the process of getting better. The medications I am on at the moment anyway are doing a sensational job of keeping things down and knocking out some of the crud anyway.

The treatment will take about five weeks all up once it starts and then the next batches of testing can take place to see if there is any spread in other parts of my bod. Unfortunately, I may never be able to grow my chest hair back on the area that they target with the radiation which could be aesthetically concerning, but I will ask if I may have similar elective radiation treatment on my eyebrow, backside, knuckles, back etc to make the most of this opportunity. Plucking is getting me down.

9 comments.

Dave Jones and Family

Comment on August 9th, 2007.

Gadday Cam,
I have been watching this page and am glad that prayers are answered. We in the hills are thinking and praying for you.. I hope all this provides positives about God’s GRACE and LOVE.

Stace

Comment on August 9th, 2007.

Hiya Cam! Sounds like everythings going smoothly… slowly but smoothly. Better slowly than not at all thought. I really admire your attitude and outlook through what you’ve had to deal with, and will have to deal with for the times ahead. See!! i told you we looked up to you for a reason!! :) your a champ cam! God bless!! and give my hugs to Liz!! Miss you guys!
xoxo

Ruth

Comment on August 9th, 2007.

Hi Cam, good to see that things are going along well. What an incredible month. Praying for you, along with a big bunch of people who admire your courage and take pleasure in the way you are finding peace and a neverending supply of jokes in it all! Lots of love,
Ruth

Sharon Murphy

Comment on August 10th, 2007.

Hi Cameron, I know exactly what you mean about the roids they have some great effects but they effect my temper and my husband is a real yes man when i am on them ( 4days on4 days off) I take that many drugs i am officially a drug addict but i thank god for those sleeping pills at night. I love reading the walk beside i relate to so many things you write about.
From Shaz ( cancer forum)

Terry

Comment on August 11th, 2007.

Cam – if the radio therapy hurts (and I hope it doesn’t of course) wait until you try and even up your chest hair growth with waxing or laser hair removal – now that hurts !! :-)

Tracey,Jordon ,Harry Steele-John

Comment on August 12th, 2007.

Dear Cam and Elizebeth;Sounds like another week of rainbows;good thats just what we ordered.We will be thinking of you both this week again.We send our love to you both and special thoughts to Elizabeth who looks and sounds like such a gorgeous person.Cam you are truely blessed to have such a wonderful acomplice on this journey.(We expect that you have already “padded up” the head butting wall for her .it’s the least you can do!!) Take care of each other;heads down bums up and make sure to look out for the rainbows coming your way. Much love and strength to you both.From Tracey Jordon ,Harry and Len and Jean (steele-john) xxxx

wylde ones

Comment on August 13th, 2007.

Cam – you are doing great – keep doing it – we’re still with you love the wyldes

Glenn

Comment on August 14th, 2007.

Hi Cam,
If the lack of chest hair is aesthetically concerning, maybe you could have the unwanted hair (eyebrow, backside, knuckles, back) transplanted to the chest? A little folicle real estate! (I could always be a chest hair donor)

Noel Peck

Comment on August 31st, 2007.

Hi Cam, you don’t know me I reckon,I’m just a member of CBC. However knowing and loving John and Rosemary with their unending pastoral care over the last few years of my life, I feel I know you well! We have been following your progress and praying for your full recovery,and I just wanted to let you know I think of you and what you are going through, and ask God to continually give both you and Elizabeth, the strength you need daily. Your latest news sounds very encouraging. Noel Peck

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