Halloween: Loogies and Hair Loss

Well, today is about the inevitable physical side effects from chemo and radiation. 

This morning while Tony was showering, he noticed that his hair is falling out. This was inevitable but still difficult to swallow for both of us -- we both love his long, blonde locks.  In the scheme of things, this is a small thing because his hair will grow back as soon as the chemo is flushed from his system after treatment ends. What color the new hair will be.... TBD!

The last few days Tony has had considerable phlegm in his throat, which is the result of the radiation's effects on the mucous membranes in his mouth and throat.  It's getting thick and ropey (doctor's words not mine) and hard to get out.  Last night we had a suction machine delivered. It resembles the suction that your dentist gives you when you're drooling in the chair after a novacaine dose.  It's gross, but as Tony always says about bodily fluids and gasses -  "Better out than in, Mate!"

The weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend and at this time of the yearsunny days give you inspiration and hope! TGIF and have a great weekend.