Wednesday, May 4, 2011

In The Pink!

Day two of radiation.  Fast and easy.  I found the cabinet with the pink tops to wear for treatment.  It felt better than the oversize robe type garment that I ended up in yesterday.  It definitely did not make the proper fashion statement! I had never practiced visualization in relation to cancer treatment but strangely found myself visualizing during treatment radiation pieces chasing around my breast looking  for straggling cancer cells!  Go figure where that came from! Treatment was at 8 AM and we planned on looking for some good photo opportunities afterward..  The photo above is a blooming giant yucca on the grounds at Mayo.  There are blooming cactus everywhere.  Anyway we stopped at a mall to get a new battery charger, and started exploring and the photo safari was all downhill from there!  This mall was like a village.  Just beautiful, with water features and tons of little shops as well as eateries and major stores.  We ended up going to the movies to see Water for Elephants, having popcorn for lunch and coming back for a nap and a swim.  I am waiting to find American Idol on TV for the evening entertainment.  Good day.  Tomorrow another early treatment followed by an appointment with the radiation/oncologist.  No problem, but the doctor appointment seems to be a once a week thing during radiation.  Things are going well and I am grateful for the no problems!  We are enjoying the area.  I am sure that the interest will wane in the coming weeks, but right now we are just two over-aged kids enjoying the big city. Love and Hugs,
Sandy

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are glad things are going so well and that you are in an area where you can find entertainment (malls and photos!). Did you like Water for Elephants? I've got the book and really enjoyed it. I'm curious how the book compares to the movie.

Sister Vel said...

Now that you've found the pink tops for radiation, I hope you're properly accessoring! Pink is much easier than the drab grey-green long robes when finding shoes and jewelry to match.

lorena johnson said...

Thanks for keeping us updated Sandy.
It is not usual for such a report to be as entertaining as yours is.
We get to benefit from your treatments in such a positive way. We get a tour of the city and great pics to go with it.
You are something else my friend.
Hugs,
Cami

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear things are good. We love the Phoenix area so I'm glad you have things to keep you occupied.

KK

Nancy Dolphin said...

Sorry we are not there to show you some swell places (other than Durango). Try the Gilbert Water Park which is an amazing scantuary. It is at the corner of Guadelupe and Greenfield just East of the library. Stop at the library help desk for a map. Easy walk about a mile loop. Be sure to check out the Blue Heron and Giant Egret. Birds should be coming through on the way North.
Hope your treatments continue to go well. Excellent visualization by the way. Hi to Tom.