Steve

You don't feel better because you are perfectly normal for those of us in the over 130 GY club (Kelly -190, me - 137, Paul B 135.) It's unrealistic to think that our recovery will be similar to the standard 70 - 77 GY TX that some radiologist still think is the maximum. Markus' post makes the point with subtle humor that our doses are extremely toxic. My RO said the way to look at it is that while the damage is so bad, it's not as bad as what the cancer would have done without it.
I foolishly thought this last round would be easier after so much . Instead the recovery is slower. At 4 months after radiation and chemo over, I did not expect to suddenly develop radiation induced COPD that lead to my emergency hospitalization this week. Suddenly, I'm on a nebulizer every four hours and steroids just to keep my airways open.
My RO did put me back on the Fentanyl patch which is much better consistent relief.
I could not have said it better [quote]This is getting old quick[/quote] . Unfortunately, only tincture of time is going to work here.
Hang in there brother.
Charm