Quick, short update since I am half way through. 3 weeks down and 3 weeks to go! I then get a month off before the next round of double dose chemo!!!

I have lost hair in patches where the radiation is focused on my brain. Looks lovely so I am sporting lots of hats so I don’t scare anyone.

I also am much more tired than in previous weeks and find I want to rest much more. This I am not happy with as I have just started Physical Therapy to try and regain strength in my left side.

Perversely my left is also affected by the radiation and is losing strength. My goal is to ty not to lose any more muscle mass!!!

Talking of muscle. my PT said I need to strengthen my glutes. nothing new there. Her exercise was to lie on my back and squeeze them. easy? Sure but I could not even feel them, either I no longer have any or my brain has forgotten them. Her solution? Pretend you are in a full elevator and need to fart but want to hold it in. :)!!!!!! That kind of worked.

So, I will continue to walk and do yoga and practice my glute exercises. All the while listening to my body for when I need to rest. I have my eye on the prize…. I really want to ski this season so I have work to do and I have grand children to keep up with!!!!