Category: The Radiation

• the bell

  On December 1, 2022 at 5:06 pm, three hundred and thirteen days from the day that I first heard the words Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, I rang the bell. For those who are unfamiliar with the bell and it’s significance, please allow me to explain. The bell is rung when a cancer patient has successfully completed…

  c cawston

  December 5, 2022

  The Radiation

  bell, ring, victory

• burn

  The most significant side effects of my radiation treatment are fatigue and the burning of the skin. The fatigue issue started to kick in at the start of the first week, however this was something that I have been dealing with for months so really….it is not like dragging my bottom was new to me.…

  c cawston

  December 4, 2022

  The Radiation

  burn, radiation, saline, side effects

• radiation

  November 10, 2022 marked the day I stepped onto the final portion of my cancer treatment path. Yes it was time to join the ranks of those who proudly hold a radiation therapy badge of honor! So, first things first. Why am I having radiation at all considering I am cancer free? Well, the answer…

  c cawston

  December 1, 2022

  The Radiation

  Barcode, BC Cancer, Breeze, radiation

• signs

  Signs….they are everywhere. I’m not talking the kind of signs that tell you where to turn or stop, or even “suggest” a speed limit. No, I am speaking of the kind of signs that get your intuition tingly and encourage you to take note. For me, my path to my radiation treatment has been full…

  c cawston

  November 28, 2022

  The Radiation

  glow, radiation, schedule, treatment