Life after radiation therapy

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Life after radiation therapy is much better. I was able to get back into the routine of things and school. I was happy yet at the same time many things were not the same anymore and I have to accept that this is my new "normal". For example, I thought that my taste bud will bounce back and I was going to enjoy all the foods I had loved in the past, however, that was not the case. I had to adjust to the new favors that the foods I consume brings out. I have to adjust to the ringing in my right ear where they did the radiation treatment. I have to adjust to the dry mouth that I expected to go away shortly after my radiation treatment was done. There are other "normal" that I had not listed that I have to live with. Despite all this, I am happy to say I am still here and alive. I am grateful that I did not have to take time off school and continue with my education ( I will be finish this coming October). I am grateful for what this short period of struggle had taught me about life and my own strength.

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