curlygirl's Cancer Blog
September 7, 2008
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So, I start radiation TOMORROW! It was the strangest thing. After waiting and waiting and waiting, I went for my setup appointment on Friday, at which I had been told I’d be setting up my radiation schedule. I assumed, given the way things had been going, that they’d say, “So, you’ll start radiation a week from Tuesday at 10:30,” or something like that. Instead, they said, “You start on Monday. Do you want a 9:00 or 2:30 time slot?” What!?? I was shocked. After all this waiting, it’s finally here. I realized that I had not given any thought to what I would do if they wanted me to start on Monday. I’m thrilled to be getting going, please know that, but I had expected to have more than 4 hours to get my work life straightened out before I started treatment!
Fortunately, I had some time during the x-rays to think it over. Could I really just walk away from my projects right now? I suppose I could (I am INCREDIBLY fortunate to have a supportive boss, supportive co-workers, and a company with the policies and benefits that support my taking the time I need during treatment to help me get healthy), but it didn’t feel right. Once I was able to focus in on what truly felt right to me, I chose the 2:30 slot and decided that I’ll work ½ days for a while until my projects are at a point where I can be gone for a while.
Now I’m all excited. We’re going, going, going! Yippee! In just a few short weeks, this will all be behind me. I can’t wait!
12.17.08 - 
Auntie Carole 
Thanks for your support -
How wonderful!
I am glad to hear your wait is about over and you can get on with this phase of your survival.
I pray all goes well
Mac