May 8th I had the CT Simulation, the 1st step in the process.
At HSC CancerCare in the lower level radiation department I’m in the “tube” for about 5-10 minutes as they position me, scan and apply two “tattoos”.
CT Simulation
Before treatment begins, your care team will plan your radiation. This is done using a CT simulation machine. The CT simulation will produce a scan for your team to plan the angles and shapes of the radiation beams for treatment. These plans are designed by medical dosimetrists, who carefully plan and calculate the proper radiation dose for each treatment.
The “tattoos” allow the radiation techs to consistently align my body precisely each day across the planned 20 day treatment.
Radiation treatments start May 25th.
PITA Update: While there have been some small improvements post-surgery, the pain situation unfortunately, remains pretty much the same. Tapering down the pain medications is unlikely until the underlying issue is addressed and that treatment reduces the need for pain medications..
Garry I will pray for you and wish you and Sherley all the good stuff that we always expect. I wish I could help but I know it is not in my power and hope that the Healthcare Professional have all the necessary solutions.