Today was our last pre-treatment visit to Cleveland Clinic. We met with the medical oncologist (chemo doc), a nutritionist and had a simulation (practice) radiation treatment. Everything is in order for next week.
Stephen and Mike joined us today - they got to see the radiation machine and how they get Larry set-up on the table. They also sat in on the session with the nutritionist. We're all going to be making some changes in the way we eat.
The fun begins at 8am Monday with the first actual radiation treatment. Right after that, Larry will be admitted to the hospital and they will start the chemo IVs. One drug will use the central port in his chest and the other will be a standard IV line in the arm. He'll be free to walk around the hospital, but will have an IV pole to wheel around with him.
Stay tuned for updates next week.
Pat
It's great that you took he boys and they can be a part of this journey. We'll be thinking of Larry, all of you!
ReplyDeleteI hope things went well today and that they continue to go well this week and next. The kids and I have you, Larry, and the boys in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there!
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