Discharge summary for this week states once again "No evidence of radiation toxicity at the treatment site at this time".
We did notice today that the scar area of Stella's arm has turned reddish in parts (this is hard to see in the pictures).
The radiation therapist told us that because they would normally have expected burns to appear by now, as a precaution and because they will not see Stella for the next two days (her usual weekend rest days), they are dispensing a pain medication to us in case Stella should show signs of discomfort.
As needed, she is to take Gabapentin 100mg, 1 tablet by mouth every 12 hours. The hospital did not give her a dose today as Stella seemed fine. We will watch her closely for any signs of discomfort. Incidentally, Gabapentin was one of the pain meds prescribed to Stella after her herniated disk repair and MCT removal 6 weeks ago.
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