I had a chat with dr Igaki, my radiologist for the cyberknife treatment. Muscle pain, nausea, and questions about having a haircut were all answered. Got some medicine to keep the nausea at bay, and some reassurances all side effect would disappear in a few days. He chatted in English, and made me feel very comfortable. I now eat 5-6 times a day, as my wife said, it’s the same remedy for morning sickness.
I will have to come back every three months for MRI, and every month for Opdivo infusion. They expect the tumors to be gone in 6 months so let’s hope for the best! Life will continue as before, with a positive mindset and living day by day. No long term planning anymore, as this melanoma will stay with me forever. It just sleeps.
30 minute radiation, lying still while listening to the piano play. The robotic arm makes funny sounds while repositioning itself to beam another precision shot. It sounds reassuring, my eyes closed, having trust in Japanese technology and the beautiful mind of my radiologist.I am in good hands.
