I've already discussed at length the pain and inflammation side of the equation and I have touched on the tiredness that builds.
With only two more radiotherapy treatments ahead of me there is no angst or worry, I am dealing with a "known known" (as Donald Rumsfeld would say). To complete the picture it is worth mentioning that at the beginning of the radiotherapy process the body absorbs the treatment without any problem. How different people react to it will obviously depend on a number of factors. For me at the end of the process each treatment hammers me. I come out sore and energy sapped, so it is was a wise move to get my appointments schedule for end of the day. This means that I can function reasonably during the day and then just chill in the evening.
I am often to be found snoozing early evening, which means I am then slightly late in retiring.
On a positive note, whist eating and drinking is still very painful it is becoming noticeably more comfortable. Yesterday, I drank a whole glass of liquid (about 3/4 of a pint) in a reasonable time frame whereas, for the last two weeks, I have only been sipping occasionally during the day and not taking on anywhere near as much liquid as I should. I have been relying on soups and other liquid foods to give me the bare bones of what I need.
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