The Taber Family Blog

I had my last radiation therapy today and I AM DONE! No more daily trips to the radiation center, and no more damage to my skin and mouth. I can start healing and ease back into to normal life. I’m so happy this part of the adventure is over. I looked at my treatment calendar every day, crossing off each day as it passed, and way back in February, it looked like such a long way off.  As I’ve said before, I was worried about the condition I’d be in by now, but I’m simply thrilled I can still eat on my own, get around on my own and have little or no pain.

So my treatment consisted of 34 radiation zaps and 7 chemo infusions with Erbitux. And I’m done.

Dr. Jones saw me today and took another look in my mouth and said “well that’s responded very well.” He was quite happy to see the state of the tumor after all these doctors were finally done “throwing the book at me.”

The radiation technicians were so good to me all these weeks. Denise took some pictures of the last day, including a shot with my technicians. They gave me a nice certificate of completion, signed by everyone at the office too. Nice touch. I also got to take home my dreaded radiation mask. I’ll probably throw it on the fire in the next few days.

Thanks for all of your wonderful support, everyone! I’ve really appreciated all of the kind comments on Facebook, in my blog, phone calls, cards, home baked dinners and the taxi services to and from treatments. I’ve been blessed with wonderful friends and a great family. Thanks so much!

The last zap!

With my Rad Techs

My mask & certificate