We have caught up to present day! I am

currently undergoing radiation 5 days a week for the next 5 weeks. I have completed week one with minimal negative side effects.

The first 2 sessions were very long totaling an hour and half each. As of

right now my radiation sessions are 15-20mins. Because my tumor was located on the left side of my body I have to in act some special breathing techniques in order to protect  my heart from radiation during treatment. 

Thanks to wonderful resources such as Breast Friends  and American Cancer Society  I won’t have to drive into Portland every single day but instead I can use the a few different chauffeur services.