After only 5 days of radiation treatment, I got sick with the flu. I went to bed that evening with amazing plans to tackle household tasks since my surgeon gave me the thumbs up to do whatever I wanted. My plans were thwarted when I woke up with a stomach ache soon followed by vomiting. I spent the day resting, nibbling crackers, drinking soda, and waiting for the next sign that I needed to run to the bathroom. I spent the next day recovering my strength and feeling the effects of a day without food. I had to think about going back to work the next day while being completely behind in everything. I'm wasn’t sure I could do this schedule: put in minimal time at work, go to radiation treatment, go to bed early, get sick on the weekend, then do it all over again.
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