Cancer Update # 10

First off, Happy Hump Day! A day with absolutely no meaning to me which you already know if you saw Update 9.3.

When I met with the doctor he started the conversation with, “I have good news.” That’s always an epic thing to hear when you’re fighting for your life. #RKelly. There really wasn’t anything new said that I didn’t already know but he said I should start noticing some changes after the second week ends. He said that’s when I’ll start getting some shrinkage. I asked him “Like when it’s cold?” I’m at the half way point of week 2 now.

One thing he did mention before was that when the radiation starts working it may cause an itching sensation. Have you ever seen a dog drag it’s butt across the floor? That’s exactly what I want to do right now. The problem is even the slightest bit of pressure I apply to that area intensifies the need to go to the bathroom.

Speaking of the bathroom I’ve essentially moved into it literally. What little sleep I get at night is on the floor in here. The radiation caused even more inflammation then what already existed. I now relate my ass hole to a blow fish. Sitting is nearly impossible and I have yet to find a medicinal answer to this problem. And that leads to the next problem.

Medicinal THC is out of reach since I am on color code. They describe it as “Color Code is a designation given to OCJS clients on probation or pretrial supervision. It is a way to help our clients be successful in abstinence from illegal drugs and/or alcohol. When on Color Code a client must call a phone number, usually every day.” So even tho weed is legal in Virginia now I am unable to take advantage of its cancer related beneficial effects. And for the record I don’t smoke normally so this would strictly be for medicinal purposes.

All in all things are going as well as they can I suppose. Being healthy all of my life until now I’m no expert at dealing with illness. But I’m working it out and pushing forward every day. I have moments of weakness like everyone else and I’m so fortunate to have the support system I have. Even when it’s something as small as an encouraging message at just the right time I’m able to turn my frown upside down and refocus on being positive. So as always thank you all for your continued support. I greatly appreciate you all!