Day 4

Not much has happened since my last blog entry yesterday. We took a walk and had lunch at a small college type deli that had great food. Last night we had dinner here at the Hope house that was brought in by a Budwiser beer distributor - I think. Afterwards, we played Bingo and there were all types of prizes donated by the dinner provider. Most of the hats, etc. had a Bud theme of some type. Terry won a hat and since I didn't win, I was allowed to pick something - a straw hat. It goes with the beard I am starting to grow - Terry hates it but the radiology girls think it makes me look like a Country & Western star. So, it's staying for a while. It will probably fall out nest week!

Still no adverse effect from my treatments. I feel fine.

Yesterday afternoon we had a session on relaxation therapy that was given by a certified hypnotherapist who had a lot of other credentials. Since I did hypnotheraphy in Columbia for weight control (lost 60 lbs--temporarily), I enjoyed the session. Terry and I also had discussions with a Chinese lady who is being treated for pancreatic cancer. She told us about some alternative Chinese medicine and QiGong -- exercises for cancer. I am studying some of the material that she found on the web. She also promised to give me some personal instructrion. It can't hurt and maybe will help.

I continue to enjoy the comments you are posting on this blog, including two I got yesterday from my daughter and Pat Hughes -- yes, Pat I was referring to our classmate, Gary Bronstein. Tana, I tried the hot/cold shower several times and while I can't say I enjoyed it, maybe it will help.

We are going back to Columbiua Friday after the 8 am radiation session. We will return on Sunday since my radiation is at 9 am on Monday morning.