The Tattooed Lady

The tattoos are the bull's-eyes in the green crosshairs.
One on my chest, one under each arm.
Such a fashion statement!

The next phase of treatment is radiation. I went for my "simulation" yesterday at the Spielman Breast Center, which is where I'll go every day (Mon-Fri) for 30 days starting Sep. 17. Yesterday's gig was to determine exactly where to target the radiation. If only they'd asked, I could have saved them the time and told them: the right bosomundheit!;) During the process three little permanent tattoos were applied to my body, which will serve to ensure proper alignment for each treatment. Kind of disappointed though -- if I'm going to get inked, I'd like to have the option of how the tat appears!

I neglected to bring my camera into the room, so no pix from this experience, but I promise to be more diligent the next time. That said you'll only get to gander at the machinery as I'll be a little more exposed during radiation treatment versus chemotherapy!

Dr. Allison Quick

If I had my way, this rodeo would be getting started on the 10th. My radiation oncologist (Dr. Allison Quick), however, insists on being thorough and making sure everything is properly planned. Geez, can't a girl just get radiated and be done with it?!;)