Monday Sept 08
Still having the “pulling” pains in my back, right shoulder blade area, although less than yesterday
Tuesday Sept 09
Woke up coughing at 0700, clear foamy mucus, headache, sore chest muscles, and stomach pull from all the coughing.
Slept 1300 -1430, waking up to the coughing, and foamy clear mucus again
Wednesday Sept 10
Somewhat energetic again, waking at 0730, took a walk through the neighborhood to view the area where the car fire took place last night
Took apart clothes dryer to try to remedy a new noise….
Investigated lost CPP check , and recorded contact information
At 1900 noticed back/lung pain starting again, took 2 x 500 mg perasidimol again
Thursday Sept 11
Awoke at 0730.…7 year anniversary of 9/11 in NYC
Appointment with Dr Retera at 1350, reviewed CT scan, confirmed no evidence of tumor, but radiation damage is in progress ( pneumonitis ) , that could last up to a year
He prescribed an inhaler to help with cough , and breathing, and continue prednisone medication, with next appointment Oct 15.
It was somewhat a relief knowing more about the radiation pneumonitis, yet frustrating at the same time that the treatment was causing such damage
The positive is … NO tumor….SMILE
Friday Sept 12
An uneventful day….seems like the inhaler is helping relieve cough symptoms.
Looking forward to my daughter, and son-in-law arrival from Canada tomorrow
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