Today was a Good Day

Just five more treatments to go! Yeah! Still dealing with a sore throat and eating soft foods. It's tolerable though. Today was a really uplifting day. Not just because another treatment is complete but because I had the chance to talk with another radiation patient. She was just amazing. I had already completed my zapping for the day and was waiting to see the doc. Tuesday's are doctor day. Just a check up on how things are going. Anyway, as I'm waiting, this lady comes through, just finished with her zapping, and proceeds to ask me how I am but in a genuinely, caring way. I was so touched by her sincerity. Most times when I see other patients, we just smile and say hi. Nobody really wants to discuss their cancer. But this lady....she was different. She took the time to sit down and just talk. I found out she's just starting her radiation treatments, which go until mid-September, then moves to chemo. I told her I had already done chemo which she replied "I can tell." Well duh Annie! What was her first clue? Not much hair? No eyebrows? Pale skin? Geez! When you're in a room full of other cancer patients, you tend to blend in. I forgot what I looked like. It was funny though. When she told me how long her radiation treatments were, I told her that was great! Not much longer. Based on the look she gave, it's longer to her. But, I told her, it's better than the alternative. She agreed and said we're in "The Club" now. Yes, I said. We are. The survivors club.