I did it! I survived my first radiation today. To first address a very common question, outside of my normal morning radiance, no, I am not glowing this morning. Also, I’ve had a few people inquire about the side effects of radiation. The most common side effects tend to be a burn over your treatment area {think bad sunburn} and fatigue. Those two things generally take a couple of weeks to set in. And then they usually dissipate within a month following your final week of radiation. Also, radiation itself does not hurt and it is not invasive.
So, here’s the nickel tour and breakdown for anyone who’s interested:
Everyday when I arrive, I scan a card to get in. So it’s basically like I’m going to the gym. Except there is no sauna.
I then, go into an area with changing rooms and lockers {again, like a gym} and take everything off from the waist up and put on a stylish hospital gown. I can leave my earrings in, my rings on… It’s pretty easy peasy.
Then, each day, I will go into the treatment room…