Day 1 of Radiation

by | May 30, 2017 | Eye Treatment | 85 comments

Day 1

This morning started off busy, because my sisters and niece showed up at my house with their organizing gear. LOL. My entire kitchen has been reorganized and labeled. Thank you Twanda, Sylvia, Mary and Lisa for all your help today.

My first appointment for the radiation therapy treatment was scheduled for 3:15pm. We all arrived at Alliance Cancer Center at Clearview around 3pm. We said a quick prayer to asked God for His guidance through this process. And right at 3:15pm they called me back.

I met several other members of the therapy team:

Radiation physicist
The person who makes sure that the equipment is working properly and that the machine delivers the right amount of radiation. The physicist will work closely with the radiation oncologist to plan your treatment.

Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT)
The person who delivers the prescribed dose of radiation under the direction of the radiation oncologist.

The treatment itself was only 10 minutes, but since it was the first session the setup took awhile.

10 minutes can seem really long when you can’t move and have a mask across your face.

The first question that everyone asked after the treatment – “Did it Hurt???”

During the treatment, I didn’t feel any direct pain. They told me that I won’t feel anything for the first couple of treatments. But as the radiation builds up in my system, I could start to feel some side effects.

The next question – “How do you feel???”

My response – I really don’t know how to describe how I feel. I don’t feel bad, but I don’t feel 100% either.
1 treatment down – 14 more to go.

85 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    Stay strong Kim…. send up prayers for you!!

  2. V M Weatherly
    V M Weatherly on May 30, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    Prayers …. be encouraged; God’s got you!

  3. Wendy Kirk
    Wendy Kirk on May 30, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    Loving you and praying for your healing!

    • Anonymous
      Anonymous on May 31, 2017 at 9:28 am

      God doesn’t put on us more than he knows we can bare , you got this Because Gods got you Kim. I’m praying for you and your family.

      • KimCaudleLewis
        KimCaudleLewis on May 31, 2017 at 4:23 pm

        Yes he does. Thank you

  4. Latasha Stewart-Robinson
    Latasha Stewart-Robinson on May 30, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    Praying that God go in and out of Clearview with you Kim…1 John 5:13

  5. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Sending lots of love and prayers to you!!!

  7. Susan Williams
    Susan Williams on May 30, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    Kim, our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday!

  8. Cassandra
    Cassandra on May 30, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Determined, positive and strong are the words that come to mind when I think of you. You’ve got this and so does He!

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you and yes He does

  9. Tiffany jordan
    Tiffany jordan on May 30, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    Prayers your way!! I love you and will be praying for you.

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you Tiffany

  10. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    Sending prayers your way!

  11. Beth Pippin
    Beth Pippin on May 30, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    Praying for you sweet friend!! Remember that He is always with you…

  12. Yves B Jackson
    Yves B Jackson on May 30, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Many prayers for you…….. wishing you the very best!!!!!

  13. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    Love You Kim, I will be checking on you to make sure you don’t need anything, just hollow and I’ll answer I promise, Sending up.Prayers Sweet Lady

  14. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    With God’s help, all things are possible- you got this because God’s got you! xo

  15. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    My auntie……One of the strongest, bravest people I know. You got this cause God’s got you!

  16. Mary Lynne Wright
    Mary Lynne Wright on May 30, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Prayers for the treatment to be 100% successful!

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you Mary Lynne

  17. Rena
    Rena on May 30, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    You’ve got a lot of prayer warriors lifting you up! Hugs to you!!!

  18. Lori Light
    Lori Light on May 30, 2017 at 8:20 pm

    Praying for you and your family, Kim…

  19. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    Prayers you are a strong person and this too shall pass

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Thank you Mary Ellen…

  21. Chantaye
    Chantaye on May 30, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    My prayers are with you cousin.

  22. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    Praying for your continued strength.

  23. Penny Billings
    Penny Billings on May 30, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    Focus on the finale!!

  24. Shay Duckett
    Shay Duckett on May 30, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    Praying for complete healing! Your prayer warriors are praying and counting down with you!

  25. Tiffany Winters
    Tiffany Winters on May 30, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    Wow….I am so sorry. Sending prayers up for you and your family. Hugs…

  26. Kecia R Eason
    Kecia R Eason on May 30, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    Kim,
    I pray that God dispatch his angels to stand with you and for you when you are weak. God rewards those that diligently seek him. Storms may come but know that your God will never leave you or forsake you.
    #JehovahRaphaOurHealer

  27. Elena Tate
    Elena Tate on May 30, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    Praying my dear! Keep fighting the good fight of faith! You know our God is able. I really do appreciate you sharing your journey with us. Continue to remember that where 2 or 3 are gathered…He is here!

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you Elena

  28. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    You are such a strong lady.. praying for healing!

  29. Cindi Ludwig
    Cindi Ludwig on May 30, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    Praying each day brings you closer to eradicating your cancer.

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      Thank you Cindi

  30. Earla Lockhart
    Earla Lockhart on May 30, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    Praying that God works in your illness and in your treatment. HEAR OUR PRAYERS O LORD!

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you Earla.

  31. Suzanne Mohler
    Suzanne Mohler on May 30, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    Praying for you sweet friend!

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks Suzanne

  32. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    I love you and you are not alone.

  33. Marsha
    Marsha on May 30, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    Praying for you Kim! Love you bunches

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 30, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you Marsha. Love you too

  34. Marianne Higgins
    Marianne Higgins on May 30, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    You are so brave. God has given you such strength! You are in my prayers every day asking that He continues to watch over you.

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 31, 2017 at 3:50 am

      Thank you Marianne

  35. Hattie Howell
    Hattie Howell on May 30, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    Kim just a hollow away, You are such a Beautiful Lady, with such a Sweet Spirit, You Have A Husband, Daughters and so many other Family Members, Friends and Strangers that have been through this that are Praying For You. God Is Able and He is Going To Bring You Through, Love You, Larry and The Girls, Stay Strong and Stay in Prayer without ceasing.
    I’m Just a Few Steps Away. Always here if you need me!
    Love Hattie

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 31, 2017 at 3:51 am

      Thank you Hattie. Love you too

  36. Beth Medley
    Beth Medley on May 30, 2017 at 11:48 pm

    Our prayers for you are constant! Lots of us prayer warriors on TeamKim….not to be defeated!

  37. Jenny Askins
    Jenny Askins on May 31, 2017 at 12:32 am

    You are an amazing woman and a role model for so many. Sending you love and light.

  38. Jannette Leslie-Baker
    Jannette Leslie-Baker on May 31, 2017 at 5:51 am

    Praying for your healing!! Gods got this!!!

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 31, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Yes He does.. Thanks

  39. Debora Betts
    Debora Betts on May 31, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Continue to stay faithful, be encouraged, keep smiling and I will keep praying.

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 31, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      Thank you Debora

  40. Christian
    Christian on May 31, 2017 at 9:50 am

    OMG KimI’m so late!!!! I’m praying for you and your family!!!!!!

    • KimCaudleLewis
      KimCaudleLewis on May 31, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you Christian

  41. Beth B Richardson
    Beth B Richardson on May 31, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    Be Encouraged! God has already worked it out! Love you.

  42. Virginia Gilchrist
    Virginia Gilchrist on May 31, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    Kim-
    My thoughts and prayers are with you
    We can trust God when we can’t trace Him
    Be Blessed and know that loving prayers and support are yours on a daily basis

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