25 down, 3 to go

[Jpburns]

In the home stretch of my EBRT fractions. Here’s the (sketched) comic page (page 50!) I’m doing to try to show what the process is like over 5 1/2 weeks. “Inked” version to follow. I’m going to superimpose counting down numbers over these panels.

Out of here next Wednesday! Woo!Hoo!

[Mike1971]

Hi Jpburns,

Thank you for sharing your fantastic comics. Apart from being so impressed by your craft, I find it relieving to relate to the weird details of our reality. Thank you!

[EdinBmore]

Brings back memories...ugh...great skill and an effective way of gaining control over the process. One addition, perhaps: did you have some type of "restraint" holding your legs/feet in place so as to ensure the same position each time? I did. Also, on an emotional level: once the techs left the radiation area and I heard the door close, I felt such loneliness.

Good luck to your!

EdinBaltimore

[Jpburns in reply to EdinBmore]

More of a little beanbaggy thing I set my legs in. Not really restraining. More positioning.

[Mike1971 in reply to EdinBmore]

I remember the leg positioning things. Also, I had to strip to nude and got a tiny paper napkin to cover myself, which was fine of course, but which also added to the strange lonely feeling.

Most of all I remember the sound.

[Jpburns in reply to Mike1971]

I get on the table in my boxers, which I pull down to my ankles after being covered by that tiny modesty towel. But not fully nude.

But maybe you have a better body than mine?

[Brad70]

Ask them to mix in some UVA photons so at least you'll get a nice tan from the process.

[MarkS]

Those comics are so lifelike. I'm 4 weeks in to my EBRT with 3 weeks to go. Hydrating and getting your bladder just right is stressful each day! And you got the beam machine with the adjustable leaf just right! That looks like VMAT. I'm so glad when the machine starts buzzing away as I only have a few minutes before I can rush to the loo!

[Jpburns in reply to MarkS]

Me, too. That sound means everything’s all correct, so it’s reassuring

So far I have only failed the full bladder test twice, having to return 10 minutes later. I felt both times like I failed the techs.

[MarkS in reply to Jpburns]

Yes exactly how I felt! I had to com back later in the morning about 3 times, but no problem over the last 2 weeks 🤞

[Mikeski]

Congrats! And great drawings!

[SilverSeppi]

You forgot running to the bathroom after treatment to pee! LOL nice work

[Jpburns in reply to SilverSeppi]

Yeah, I should be more realistic and informative about the bodily functions involved with this process (full bladder, empty bowels…) but my midwestern sensibilities make me more likely to be more euphemistic.

[Jpburns]

Done! And home now.

[Mike1971 in reply to Jpburns]

High five - well done!

[j-o-h-n]

First time I ever saw a large O ring replace a Lucky Horseshoe........

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n