Day 20 Radiation

Today I get number 20 of 32 radiation treatments, so this on the the downside. The sore throat is back after a two day vacation, but still not bad. The only real issue is the increasing saliva, very thick and hard to get rid of. The caphosol was working pretty well for a few days, but is having less effect now. Will have to increase the use and see if that helps. The Army gave me plenty, so no need to hold back.

Just have to spit all the time in a cup. First thing in the morning it's so thick I literally have to pull it out hand over hand to get the stuff out of my mouth. This is caused by the radiation sores. Looks like second degree burns in there now. Blistered up pretty well. Almost a choking sensation. I do gag a little every once in a while, but nothing to worry about. Just a hassle. Still motivated, still kicking this thing hard.

Started the day with a V8 Fusion and my vitamins, so the physical part is still feeling great. Will get on the treadmill here pretty soon. Lot of fluids yesterday, got an IV at the hospital as part of the followup to Chemo, and the Chemo effects have pretty much gone away. Only a couple of days of nasuea and then it quit, so Chemo is a non-issue.

Add-on
Alright, since the throat is starting to get more sores, it's also restricting more, so a lot of gag reflects going on. Solution, if Elroy wants to get hard, I'm going to get harder. Up'd the walk to 32 minutes, and increased the weight on the bowflex by 20 pounds each side on the tri-cep pulldowns. Got to push back. Learning to control the gag reflex, just have to concentrate.