1 week later

Well, I was scheduled for 2 scans last week, which require me to lie flat as a a pancake. My lungs were not having any part in that! The staff gave me oxygen and we tried all kinds of tricks, but ultimately, I was not able to lie down long enough for the scans. My oncologist said the CT scan can wait because it is obvious by my appearance and breathing that the chemo has already begun to take effect. The CT scan of my head is the more pressing need so I can begin my cyberknife treatment. The scan is to simulate the cyberknife and the final step is starting the treatments. I am scheduled to try and get this scan again today. I will be fitted for the mask and "marked" for placement in the machine. Dr. Grubbs said that if I continue to have difficulty again today, don't stress. I am on steroids if the tumor starts to swell, the tumor is not too large and it won't take long for my lungs (on chemo) to get me to lay down. Still, I'm not crazy about this tumor and its location. After I get the boys settled this morning, I plan on doing a little simulation myself. If I can't lie flat here, Christiana won't be any different. Please pray for my lungs to fill with air so we can proceed with treating this tumor. I am also continuing my recovery from chemo on Tuesday and it has ben challenging.