Update September 23rd 2009

So, today is the day the radiation begins. Yesterday they did what's known as core films, where they adjust the various components of the machine and take some pictures. The actual treatment will begin today. I'm a bit excited about this, actually. I want to see what it's like. The radiation machine is very Star Trek; it can move 360 degrees around my body. Everyone has been very nice and has gone out of their way to explain everything. If you're going to be sick, Cedars Sinai is not at all a bad place to recover / get treated.

My head has been all over the place. I've felt so tired. I got a reasonable night's sleep last night and I am still tired. Not sure what that is about. It's not the medication I'm taking. The last two days I've hardly taken anything for pain, and at the moment my pain level on a scale of one to ten is about a two. They have increased my patch, but that's not why I am tired.

Everything that can be done in regards to my upcoming treatment has been done. All of the support is in place. All I have to do now is show up.

A side note: some of you have been asking my Mom about coming to visit me. I am in a place now where I would like all the company I can get. The radiation treatments have a side effect of fatigue so I have to see how I feel, but other then that, if you want to come visit, please call or e-mail or text me and I'd love to see you.