Thursday, June 22, 2023

Radiation prep

Today was my first encounter with radiation. 

radiation
Now, before DF could unleash their proton firing squad, the lab has to meticulously measure and calculate all the angles. I had the pleasure of experiencing this preliminary measurement extravaganza today in the basement of the DF Boston building. I completely forgot how freezing it is in middle earth..

Imagine this scene: you're lying there half-naked on a rolling pulley, while the lab assistant diligently marks your body with sticky notes and markers using a regular high school ruler. And just when you thought it couldn't get any weirder, you glide in and out of a doughnut-like contraption. As if the ruler-wielding assistant and the donut machine weren't enough, they throw in a breath-holding challenge. For a solid 15 seconds, I had to strike the perfect pose, with my ribs held upright and my breath on standby. 

As I went through these peculiar motions, a thought struck me: with 30 sessions under my belt, I might just have what it takes to become the next "naked sushi" sensation. Picture me, effortlessly lying still and holding my breath, all while people enjoy a fine dining experience on my body. 

The beginning 0f a grand adventure in the radiation lab, where freezing temperatures, ruler-wielding assistants, and contortionist-level breath-holding skills are all part of the package. 

I radiation treatments start July 10th

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