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Bodine Center For Radiation Therapy

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Sansom Street and 11th Street

This morning, I had a last-minute visit with the doctors as the Bodine Center For Radiation Therapy. Radiation treatment for my Grave's Eye Disease burned my skin at the edges of my eyes. It feels like a slightly painful sunburn. The doctors wanted to examine me to ensure it wasn't serious. I'll use aloe to help my facial skin recover. My hair is also falling out; another side effect of radiation treatment. I have patches in my hairline.…

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Connections

I had my last treatment today and rang the bell. It's bell for patients who have completed their radiation treatment regimen to declare a victory loudly. Renee, Jasmin, Jeff, and Rose have been very patient with me and making sure I am comfortable and ready for each treatment. At the first treatment, they had to remove the mask when I freaked out with an overwhelming feeling that I was drowning. The face mask felt like a wet towel over my…

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Find YOUR path

Second to last radiation treatment at Bodine Center For Radiation Therapy. I'm tired and don't have much to add to today. I didn't try to compose these images. I sort of raise the camera and hit the shutter button. Tomorrow I get to ring the bell.…

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