Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 10:45 a.m.

These pictures were taken in the morning; by evening, I wasn't able to bend my knee at all due to swelling.

The open wound is spreading towards the smaller one.

The wound in the crease of my knee is also spreading.

The rash on my upper calf is partially due to radiation-(small itchy blisters and scabs) and my HIVES that are driving me insane and preventing me from getting to sleep at night!

Back of knee - 10/30/08

Today was one of the two most painful days I had since radiation ended.

Sensations of pain I felt included:Shooting, stabbing, searing, burning, swollen and throbbing.

On a scale of 1-10, I would say the pain tonight after children's choir (and for about 2-3 hours afterwards) was a 7-8, and I am no wimp, but it REALLY hurt, and I was in tears at home and could barely move.