Chemo Treatment #1

Today Ron had his first chemo treatment. We both think it went well. It was three hours from the time of arrival at 10:45 AM for blood work until 1:40 PM when we walked out the door. There were some problems at the center: a computer crashed, and it was very busy with lots of IV alarms going off, both of which probably made the "visit" at least 30 to 45 minutes longer than it might have been.

So far Ron has had no reaction to the chemo or the other couple of drugs given, one for nausea/vomiting and the other to build up red blood cells. He is tired but I suspect that's more from being a newbie at the center and the initial rush of blood work, IV insertion, and just getting to know the routine. Of course, it is a long day when taking the commute time into consideration, which adds close to two hours to the time.

Ron's next treatment is Friday the 22nd. I hope it goes as well as today's.

Tomorrow is an Em day. She was pushing buttons Tuesday, but if I can keep things light and not lose my patience, she calms down quickly. Tomorrow I plan on going to the Children's Museum in Saratoga Springs. If the carousel is running in Congress Park, we'll take a spin.

Saturday morning, if Ron feels well, we're going to visit Beth and her family in Pennsylvaina. Each grandchild has a game on Saturday: two baseball games and one softball game. The weather is kind of iffy for both Saturday and Sunday. No need to bring sandals or crop pants. Sneaks and jeans will do just fine.

Weather - Today was not nice. It was rainy, chilly and very windy!

Gas prices - They have risen an avearge of 79 cents in a month around the Capital District. If that isn't a rip off, I don't know what is.

Random thoughts - I wonder if the woman we met today at the cancer center will make it. This is her third trip down Cancer Lane. She's had surgery and radiation. The only thing left is chemo. If it doesn't work, there are no other options. I like the nurse who tended to Ron today. I wish we could have her every time. I hope Ron listens to his body and does not overdue working at the resorts.