Tony has his second chemotherapy session tomorrow. Last time it lasted almost 5 hours, so we're anticipating a long day at the hospital beginning with radiation at 9:30 am. We're supposed to have a major winter storm tomorrow... we'll be watching it from the Shaw Cancer Center with a view of the mountains... Yes, there are still some good things in life :)
His skin is starting to look very burnt on the outside, like a third degree burn.... boooooo.... They've given us a special cream to cover his neck and face and today there were some blisters after the radiation therapy. I can't imagine what it must feel like from the inside. He's finally succumbed to the pain killers...
Which brings us to the constant struggle to eat and drink and now... trouble swallowing. All food and fluids continue to be consumed through the feeding tube. He's not getting enough calories according to the nurses... of the 6 cans he should have daily, he's only getting about 3 down. You can lead the horse to water.... yeah, you got it. Tony is the horse.
If you are reading, please send good vibes to Tony all day tomorrow, he is going to need them. Visitors are welcome at the Shaw Cancer Center -- it's actually a nice place to visit if you are in the neighborhood anytime tomorrow. He gets a private room with his own tv and the actual treatment doesn't hurt or make him sick. The days following.... well, they will be rough for a while.
Goodnight! Sandie
Sandy, this sounds horrible. Is Tony able to speak at all ???
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