1st radiation a success!

I had a successful first radiation yesterday and it worked for my pain already! I slept in my own bed for a full night for the first time in months. I didn't have to sleep on a chair at all. It was heaven! My back is feeling much better. I go in today again for the second of ten treatments. This is a turning point for Team Andy!

I also learned yesterday that whatever lesions were in my right leg are gone. The chemo must have taken care of them and as a result I don't have to do as much radiation.

I'm very excited today!

Pain relief in sight!

Hello everyone, it's Andy. First I want to say thanks for all the amazing support you have all shown over the course of the past few weeks as I've started down this journey. I haven't been able to answer all messages and emails but just so you know it has given me great comfort to hear from so many of you and each email and message lifts my spirits.

Today I went in for my radiology fitting. Basically the technicians fit you with a special body pillow that keeps you motionless for the radiation. Usually it takes five days from the fitting to your first radiation treatment, but the doctor called tonight and wants to start with me tomorrow! This is great news because the radiation should alleviate much of the pain I've been dealing with in my back. I have been unable to really sleep because of the pain and it is fairly constant so relief will be a huge step for me. I'm set up for 15 appointments, once daily until the regimen is complete. I should finish shortly after my next chemo injection so hopefully my body will be in full fight mode for that round!