Tuesday, July 6, 2010

No sleep last night!  Developed pain in esophagus last night from the xray therapy.  Relief this am.   No sign of major airway obstruction, so that is good.   Prosthetic leg back in for a little remodelling  - Chris took it in this am.
Early afternoon some more radiotherapy - then final one Wednesday.  Hungry, but hard to eat since tastes are off and esophagus hurts a bit to swallow.
By the way when I say we had chinese take-out - i can eat about 10% of the amounts before having enough - so lots of wasteage.
Thanks for all the emails again today - Becka Z,  Lyn J, Carol and Bill D - all locals in Iowa City and great friends.  Very expressive.  Also from Lya de Ryk and Simon Langsford and Jill from Adelaide,  Duncan Treloar from Queeensland, and Kim B.  All very heartfelt messages, received with humble thanks.  Just received email from Lloyd and Angie Steward - my old golfing buddy from Adelaide - they are on a caravan trip around Australia.  The memories Lloyd and Angie are in the bag and cant be taken - and what pleasant memories they are - well worth the trip of life - so thanks a lot, i remain greatly indebted to you both.  Keep well.

Had radiotherapy, no problems, taking stuff for esophagus - helps.  Kim Baker brought home-made tabouli from Rami - what a treat.  Had coffee in the hospital after radiotherapy, with Alan Ross and Reinhard Beichel.

Merran McLennan (sister-in-law in Adelaide) called per phone and we had a good talk with her.  This was nice.  Talked with granny per phone, cousin Bev called, but we missed it.

Talking with Bec and Sam daily as well.  Ben is coming Friday this week.

Still trouble sleeping, but steroid related, so might get better as dose goes down.

Eating - well badly - had Mexican, but didn't taste great, then Chinese, still didn't taste great.  So will keep looking.  Ice cream is good.

Talked with Ray Hohl (medical oncologist) today per phone - will see him later this week.

By the way, if you go to comments just below the blog u can leave a comment.

6 comments:

  1. Excellent photo of "The Golf Lesson" posted on the blog. I enjoyed our Java house visit today, as well as our weekend lunch dates. Thank you for the nice remarks on the blog. You might try some warm milk before bedtime. I usually microwave a glass (about 70-80 seconds in our oven). Not too hot or it will spoil the effect. Talk to you tomorrow. Alan

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  2. hey dad, sorry ya can't find something good to eat. what about some nice hummus and pita bread? it is worth trying advil PM to help ya sleep? we very much looking forward to spending the weekend with you. i am hoping to get out of work a bit early on friday so maybe we can head up friday. luv ya lots and very proud of you and mum

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  3. Hang in there Geoff!
    You are a very impressive guy!
    looking forward to seeing you upon return from Venice!
    All my best
    Eric

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  4. Hi Geoff!!!!! We are driving to PA . The kids and I will visit with my mom and dad while Joe goes to Germany. Your blog is a great way to know how you're doing. We send all our love and good thoughts. Please give Chris a hug from me! Xoxo Jennifer and Joe

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  5. Hello Geoff....................... Steve Inglis here.
    Have been following your challenges, like many others in Adelaide, and although not communicated am with you in spirit. So please accept a good dose of positive vibes and energy, and pass some on to Chris, other family and support people.

    Blog is a good idea

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  6. Hi Dr.Mclennan:
    Cindy Forbes was kind enough to share your blog with outreach. I have been thinking of you, and wanted you to know the sweet corn is ready! I still smile, thinking of you and Cindy, stopping to count the ears per stalk!
    And hey, you drive a johnnie popper, yahoo, green and not orange! Blessings!

    Sue Slaughter, outreach

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