Zapping!

Well I started my two weeks of radiotherapy treatment on Monday 12th April. They are zapping the lung tumour as it is starting to obstruct the Lt bronchus and is causing me trouble breathing, wheezing. Have been told that these symptoms will get worse at first, but in the long run I should see some improvement - lets hope so!

As usual I am not allowed to use soap or perfumed products on the area that is being zapped, so we have Simple soap and lots of cream to rub into the skin. At times my back feels as though it is burning and seems to be worse at night - so I sneak down for some co-codamol and a coffee.

Anyway had a great day yesterday spending time with Harriet, chatting and eating cake at Wistow garden centre in the sun (yes the SUN). Had a walk around and Harriet took some lovely photos of the flowers. Last week Harriet got offered a place to do `A` levels at QE (which is a really good college), however Harriet had stated that she may prefer to go to Regent (not so good!!). Anyway we discussed her options yesterday and stated that she wanted to try and study photography (as well as English, Maths, phycology and Drama). We look on the college web sites to see if both colleges offered this option - and QE college course seemed to offer the best choice for Harriet. So after some negotiating (well life is all about negotiating and choices), it was agreed that Harriet go to QE - YIPE!!!
Iam so pleased as I think that should my illness become more of a problem to me I feel that Harriet would get the best support / help from the staff at QE; although I never mentioned this as I did not want it to be one of Harriet's deciding factors. Well now it is time to study for both Harriet and David - so stress and hormones for the next 6 - 8 weeks, try to buy lots of ice-cream and diet coke to keep them both happy.