Today marks an important milestone for me. After my radio-oncology treatment today, I have now completed exactly half of my 6 week regimen meaning that I am officially working on finishing the second half of my regimen. Fifteen down and fifteen to go before I have a complete break in my treatments for 3 full weeks. It does seem like a milestone for me. And again, so far, I am lucky to not have had had any serious side effects.
My appointment was scheduled for earlier in the day today because the radio oncology staff had afternoon meetings. So, instead of going home after the 9:45 AM appointment, Patty & I made a trip to the famous Shedd Aquarium near Soldier Field on the way home from the hospital. Patty just loves aquariums and I thought that it would be fun to do something different and would also keep my spirits up. The Shedd Aquarium is located in the large museum complex near Soldier Field. We parked our car and walked about 0.25 miles in the cold to get into the Shedd aquarium. We were at first disappointed to learn that there would be no whales, dolphins, or penguins on exhibit today. They would be gone from this museum until at least June. But, we were able to find lots of other stuff to entertain us with. There were lots of live fish and coral displays from the Caribbean and SE Asia. But the thing that was the most interesting was a 3D movie with both sound effects, wind, sprinkling water and things moving under everyone's seats. They actually called it a 4-D movie no doubt due to the included special effects. Oh yes, we also had for lunch, official Chicago loaded hot dogs that we also mighty good. It was good to get out and do something different today.
Good to hear that your are half way done with your treatment. Hey, the pictue of your brain is quite handsome. I am sure mine is only half the size.
ReplyDeleteDear Phil:
Your blog is very informative. I can't say that I enjoy reading it but you are a good writer and I am glad to know how things are going.
I am not sure that you can attribute your weight gain to the prednisone, sounds like you have been having some excellent local meals wherever you go! Makes me hungry to read it.
I have been thinking about you a lot, a lot.
My very best wishes,
Go with the flow!
V
Dear Phil,
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a chicago dog! I also am a big fan of the Shedd Aquarium and look forward to when you folks can get over to see us and we can share the Maui Ocean Center with you. It is dramatically tinier than the Shedd, but has an excellent collection of Hawaiian fish.
Glad to see the treatments are past the halfway point. I know you will enjoy the three week break. Best wishes and Aloha.
Rick