Over Halfway Through Radiation

Wednesday was day 14 of the 27 day radiation treatment plan, meaning Chris is past the halfway point. Thursday, Chris had a radiation treatment, followed by a blood test and a meeting with GI Oncology.  Friday was radiation day 16.  The Thursday blood test showed that some of the counts have dropped slightly below the normal range, as expected at this point in the treatment.  Chris was advised to duck when sneezes or coughs are aimed at her, and be a little more cautious with anyone she comes in contact with who might be sick.

Chris is also starting to feel more worn down in the evenings, which Duke attributed to the chemo, but getting up before 5AM every day probably doesn't help either.

Duke asked to move Chris' normal radiation appointment to 7:30.  Blah!  But, it gets her back home most days before 9, and  there is only one appointment ahead of her, so it is unlikely things will get backed up before her appointment.

Thanks to Wendy and Alicia for agreeing to drive with Chris, and thanks to Tina and Alicia for dinners!  Thanks also to Adele for picking up Erin on Tuesday and Thursday.  We really appreciate it!

Wendy and Chris