...don't have it.Eye exam yesterday shows Kevin's vision holding. I, however, have cataracts that will require an evaluation, on Oct. 25th, in anticipation of surgical removal of the worse one (right) first and the left one two weeks later.
There were no signs of cataracts up until now, but it's been a couple years since the last exam and no one speaks to the effects of RadioTherapy so close to one's face. My gums and teeth feel a bit different. My eyes were right up there, too. *shrugs*
Bets are whether I'll need to take a driver's test with this year's renewal. They do random testing as well as testing those they suspect might have problems. ...Uncle Shorty got snagged that way once...or twice. Don't know if we can get the surgery done before what would be my January deadline for renewal...
How much it seems I'm traveling in many of Dad's footsteps of late. I got to be 60 years old taking only vitamin supplements. The tray of _my_ medications on our dresser will soon put Uncle Shorty's tray to shame. *embarrassed wince*
Now the cataracts...and ability to drive *heavy sigh*
Heard today that my Vitamin D count is low, despite my taking the recommended supplement for the past six months...
Mammogram results came back normal. Cervical sonargram is scheduled for Oct. 17th. CT Scan is Oct 24th. Cervical biopsy is scheduled for Nov. 1st.
The burn on my back isn't healing as well as we'd like. There's clearly a center core that's ...itchier/warmer... than the surrounding burn. We're applying aloe (straight from the plant) and using Aveeno lotion, along with cold compresses.
Went to a session of Healing Touch on Tuesday with dd; it's the second one I've attended, dd's first. It's a clinic that happens the second Tuesday of every month. We're still talking about it and are considering going again next month.
Am still backing off the esophogial coating at half-rate. Stepped down to 1/3 yesterday and hope to be off of it by next week. Am still bloated and jittery... My legs tire quickly; I'll be trying to walk again tomorrow.
Last night I found a program on lung cancer that was done by a local hospital and taped by Kevin's channel. I've found it to be one of the better put-together pieces I've seen yet. It runs two hours, and I've taped it in case anyone is interested. ...actually, I taped it even if no one is interested *grins*
Looking foward to some energy this weekend *crosses fingers*
Howz by youz??
4 comments:
Robyn commented today that she heard cataracts are sometimes a side effect of radiation. Qualified medical spectators should probably weigh in. We just play them on t.v.
I have not heard of this as a side effect, but I'm not sure I can be counted among "qualified medical spectators" either. I will do some research...
here's an informative site from the UK that does mention cataracts as an effect, and some of the other stuff we will be doing our best to 'avert':
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2618
I did find a couple of references to cataracts and radiation therapy, but they referred to direct radiation of the eye. Also mentioned where environmental radiation (sun exposure), which is more likely to be a problem for me here in the high desert sunlight. Other factors listed were age, family history and long term use of steroids. I also looked at side effects of chemo but found nothing in the info about the drugs dp was given.
The good news is that current surgical treatment is reported to be quick and easy.
Post a Comment