END OF WEEK ONE...

DAY 4

Redwood City kaiser finally called and said (come on down) which I did and they took the Pic Line out of me. Yippeeee!! So all went well.

DAY 5

I went into get my morning dose of radiation and messed up, I was going to wear MY Captain Jack outfit, but I chickened out and wore my Bite Me T-shirt... the staff all had costumes on, but no Dracula. But all else went well. So far chapped lips, and rough skin on the inside of my mouth are really the only problems. I do get tired and definitely Grouchy in the PM, but the Grouchy part is normal, according to my employees.

Anyhow everyone have a nice Halloween and I'll be back on Monday.

DAY THREE...

I went to my radiation appointment on time (The Bay Bridge had fallen down at the repair spot) which caused more drama than was really necessary. I met with my nutritionist and my Radiologist and all is going OK. I finally got a response from my Oncologist which stated she would like the Pic line in, but would have it removed if I really wanted it out. I said I really wanted it out, and listed the many reasons why. Hopefully I will hear back from her tomorrow. Anyhow other than a little heartburn no nausea and food still tastes good.

POSTED BY FRANK...

Monday Oct.26th Radiation Appt. Kaiser Oyster Point all went well no issues Day 1 of 33. We went to Lowes and looked at Christmas decorations.

Then we went to my 11:00 Chemo therapy and the fun started. Just before we got their Kaiser Redwood City they lost all electric power to the complex. Then the generators kicked in to run the computers and the basic light systems. I was finally told the length of my first appointment 4 1/2 hours so after Marilyn picked up my meds at the pharmacy I was going to excuse her for the afternoon but then the auxiliary power went out which killed the computers. Then around noon the power came back on but smoke was coming out of the air conditioning vents. When that cleared up I sent Marilyn on her way for the afternoon. Then around 3:00 the nurse and I found out that in the morning the Radiation Doctor and My Oncologist had decided to change the procedures. But it had not yet got to the computer. So basically everything I was prepared for changed ( for the better) for me and that is a good thing. However now I am left with a Picc line in my arm that I no longer need and a E-Mail to the oncologist asking if it can be removed. I got out of their around 5:15 and went to my normal monthly meeting.

Day 2 I went to my Radiation treatment talked to the Dr. and Nurse about the change in procedure they said it would not effect them and that they were aware of it. No issues all good. Then we went to Mickey D's got usual breakfast and Monopoly game pieces and went home to relax for awhile. I still have not heard from my oncologist regarding the removal of the Picc line. However i did leave a message for the oncologist to call. Anyhow I have taken all my meds for the day and am heading to work soon.

The Beginning

Hello everyone... my cousin Kevin Lee suggested I do a Blog to keep everyone updated on Frank's progress through his Chemo and Radiation therapies, starting next week (week of october 26th). SO, starting next week, I will be posting any and all updates there may be regarding this whole process so everyone will be "in the loop" as Frank likes to say. Please also contact me anytime at 650.504.8209 or via email chezcordy@comcast.net if you have any questions about Frank or any suggestions on how to make a great Blog!!

Stay tuned...