Intensifying

So, apparently the last three radiation treatments are going to be "more intensive".

From a practical point of view, this means just an extra minute or two on the slab and the blast from the machine is more powerful - for the first time, I could feel a burning sensation as I left the table.

Doctor Lee and nurse Annabelle both warned me that there is going to be a period of a couple of weeks after we are done when the symptoms will intensify, because I will have received the full dose of radiation and it will be doing it's stuff - both were very encouraging and told me that I have done well and "been brave".

The "brave" thing really confuses me, to be honest - I really have just done what I've been told to do, asked a few questions about what is happening and tried to not do anything that is going to interfere with the treatment.  I didn't really have much choice!

I'm currently feeling pretty nauseous, tired and a bit achy, but there's nothing that requires bravery!  I guess it's the facing of the unknown?

Anyway, 2 more and then I'll be whingeing about having nothing to do!

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