Well I saw my radiologist today. I wanted to talk to her about some sores on my neck and jawline that appeared shortly after radiation treatment in November and they have shown very little sign of healing. She examined me and I got a new prescription to help it. But it will still be slow going because, also today, my interferon kit arrived via UPS. And, as my oncologist told me, interferon basically brings all skin healing to a stop. So will I have these sores for the eleven months I will be taking interferon? Time will tell.

My radiologist also told me that, since I still have not regained control of my lower right lip by now, it is unlikely I will ever get control of it again. This is only a bummer for me because it means I will have a lopsided smile for the rest of my life, and I will continue to bite it when opening my mouth to eat sandwiches and stuff.

But it is all a matter of perspective in the end. And I am not complaining. My radiologist told me today that there was a woman who was diagnosed with pretty much the exact same thing I had and at the same time. Actually, my radiologist had just come from an appointment with her. And the fact of the matter is, she is not likely to survive the week.

Knowing that that could have been my fate this week is a sobering realization to say the least.

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