The radiation therapy was completed on Nov 30. Each Friday during the treatment period, I had a review with the radiology doctor. By the 4th week, he mentioned that by then most patients would have burning sensation when urinating, or had blood in the urine, diarrhea and so on. Thank God all these side effects did not manifest. I only have tanned/darkened skin around the pelvic area where the radiation was targeted. When the doctor saw me on completion of radiation therapy, he examined me and said there was some skin tear on the backside. He assured me that everything should return to normal after 2 weeks. He said with the completion of the RT, I could enjoy my Christmas!
Each time I underwent the RT, in the tunnel of the machine, I would recite and meditate upon two of my favorite psalms, Ps 23 and 91.
Psa 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psa 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.
Psa 23:3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psa 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psa 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Psa 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psa 23:1 （大卫的诗。）耶和华是我的牧者，我必不至缺乏。
Psa 23:2 他使我躺卧在青草地上，领我在可安歇的水边。
Psa 23:3 他使我的灵魂苏醒，为自己的名引导我走义路。
Psa 23:4 我虽然行过死荫的幽谷，也不怕遭害，因为你与我同在；你的杖，你的竿，都安慰我。
Psa 23:5 在我敌人面前，你为我摆设筵席；你用油膏了我的头，使我的福杯满溢。
Psa 23:6 我一生一世必有恩惠慈爱随著我；我且要住在耶和华的殿中，直到永远。
Psa 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psa 91:2 I will say to the LORD, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
Psa 91:3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.
Psa 91:4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Psa 91:5 You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
Psa 91:6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
Psa 91:7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
Psa 91:8 You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.
Psa 91:9 Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place-- the Most High, who is my refuge--
Psa 91:10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.
Psa 91:11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Psa 91:12 On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
Psa 91:13 You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
Psa 91:14 "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.
Psa 91:15 When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.
Psa 91:16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."
Psa 91:1 住在至高者隐密处的，必住在全能者的荫下。
Psa 91:2 我要论到耶和华说：他是我的避难所，是我的山寨，是我的神，是我所倚靠的。
Psa 91:3 他必救你脱离捕鸟人的网罗和毒害的瘟疫。
Psa 91:4 他必用自己的翎毛遮蔽你；你要投靠在他的翅膀底下；他的诚实是大小的盾牌。
Psa 91:5 你必不怕黑夜的惊骇，或是白日飞的箭，
Psa 91:6 也不怕黑夜行的瘟疫，或是午间灭人的毒病。
Psa 91:7 虽有千人仆倒在你旁边，万人仆倒在你右边，这灾却不得临近你。
Psa 91:8 你惟亲眼观看，见恶人遭报。
Psa 91:9 耶和华是我的避难所；你已将至高者当你的居所，
Psa 91:10 祸患必不临到你，灾害也不挨近你的帐棚。
Psa 91:11 因他要为你吩咐他的使者，在你行的一切道路上保护你。
Psa 91:12 他们要用手托著你，免得你的脚碰在石头上。
Psa 91:13 你要踹在狮子和虺蛇的身上，践踏少壮狮子和大蛇。
Psa 91:14 神说：因为他专心爱我，我就要搭救他；因为他知道我的名，我要把他安置在高处。
Psa 91:15 他若求告我，我就应允他；他在急难中，我要与他同在；我要搭救他，使他尊贵。
Psa 91:16 我要使他足享长寿，将我的救恩显明给他。
I thank God for these comforting words, as I meditating upon them while going through the treatment, they gave me strength and peace. They took away my cares and all worries as I lay down there in the radiation machine each time.
Yesterday afternoon met with the oncologist. Blood and urine samples were taken early in the morning. After he reviewed the results, he said everything was good. Tumor markers CEA, CA125 and CA19,9 were good. He then examined me. I asked when the last chemo drug could be stopped. He recommended to have another PET scan done to decide. The scan was scheduled to be on Jan 4. Next review with the oncologist would be on Jan 7. He would then decide when to stop the drug. He said pray for good results......Yesterday the drug was prescribed for another 4 weeks, the pump which dispensed the drug would be changed every Monday at the hospital. This particular drug gives minimum side effects, other than carrying the pump, there is no much inconvenience.
I am grateful that this challenging journey would soon be over. Reflecting upon the promise of the Lord when this started, I thank Him and friends and family for taking care of me. It is difficult to put the feeling in words. Your prayers, visits, messages have helped me coping thus far. I am very appreciative of all your kindness. Like my hair that has slowly grow back, it feels like a new life. May you too experience newness as you do kind deeds and send kind gesture each time. May God Bless you, have a great Christmas!
