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Another lesson learned
It seems there’s an unending amount of learning to do when dealing with a very serious disease. Although we’ve been trying hard to stuff Peter with calories, and he’s more or less maintaining his weight, he’s become quite dehydrated. This … Continue reading
Day to day activities are immensely time-consuming, but vital
We’re now on the 5th post-radiation day, and today was the first day Peter has emerged from the house. He had labs at Duke in preparation for tomorrow’s appointment with Dan George (oncologist). It’s times like this when I realize … Continue reading
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Back to ‘normal’ and I continue to be thrilled with Duke Cancer Center, and Duke in general
Radiation 2 was completed on Thursday, January 24. When Peter completed Radiation 1 at UCLA he was given a certificate for showing courage, perseverance, and dignity. Duke doesn’t do that (hooray!), but the radiation techs indulge in hugs and farewells, … Continue reading
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Tagged calorie counts, chemo, Duke University Cancer Center, Durham, radiation masks, radiation oncology, UCLA
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The big trip through cancer 