Todd's Terrible Tumor: 9/20/12

Thursday, September 20, 2012

9/20/12

Met with the radiation oncologist today- nothing really new, just working the treatment plan. Tomorrow will be the end of the second week, and so far so good. Still hungry all the time, so that is good. In preparation for treatment, the doctor wanted me to put on some weight, anticipating the typical weight loss from radiation to the abdominal area. As of now, I have gained 5 lbs. Generally people feel nauseous when they smell food cooking, I just feel hungry.

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stephanieSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Love you bunches, honey! I'm so proud of you.
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The story of Todd's Terrible Tumor

This is the story of Todd's Terrible Tumor. On August 16, 2012 I was told that I have cancer. I found the tumor as I was lying in bed and could feel it in my lower right abdomen. I had a doctor's appointment already scheduled, so asked about it at that time. Numerous tests and doctor's visits later, they told me it was a rare cancer called retroperitoneal sarcoma. The treatment plan consists of 5.5 weeks of radiation and then surgery in December at the University of Washington Medical Center. This is the journal of my journey with cancer and beyond.