Haven't posted for a few days, so I'll catch everyone up. The radiation machine was completely down Friday, so no treatment allowed us to leave Cleveland & head for home a little earlier, stopping at Whole Foods Market for some fresh fish for dinner that night. The weekend found John experiencing a bit more in the way of side effects....diminished taste buds, a couple sores on his tongue, and a radiation burn on his right cheek.....none of which are uncommon. We discussed these issues with the radiation Doc today and he was able to offer some solutions that may help.
Life at the Lodge continues as normal. On an almost-daily basis, someone completes their treatment and leaves us, but there's always someone new, at the beginning of their treatments, coming in to replace them. This is a wonderful place and we're all so lucky it exists, but, sadly, it's a very busy place and there are always more cancer patients coming in.
Some music students from Case Western Reserve University brought some entertainment to us last evening in the form of a wind quintet.....beautiful music in a beautiful setting in front of the fireplace & Christmas tree in the parlor. We're so blessed that these kids are willing to take their time to do things like this.
One last thought....we're officially 1/3 of the way through radiation....yay!!!!
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