(Have to admit, I'm assuming everyone who might be reading this blog will know the reference to "Chatty Cathy"... If not, learn more by clicking here.)
Radiation was quick and easy today. I think the extra fluids and the magnesium boost during chemo yesterday did Biff a world of good. He slept well all night without even taking his heavy duty sleep meds and woke up very chipper. Or perhaps I should say chatty? LOTS of talking and then singing again in the car (which also counts as his vocal exercises for the day). And he didn't feel the need to use the cane to walk in for treatment! Yesterday he felt too wobbly and wanted the extra help for his balance.
We went to get fish for lunch, but they were crowded and had a long line. So we went to The Habit. He had a portobello mushroom burger and ate all the mushrooms, some of the burger and bun, and a few of the sweet potato fries. He believes he is starting to taste things again, but his appetite is still small - he gets to a point where he just can't force anymore down. But he is able to do small snacks in between. Even drank a whole glass of strawberry lemonade, which he said tasted really good!
We're going to work hard on keeping the magnesium levels up. All in all, a good day so far. He's up at the close pharmacy now getting more of the antifungal medication (a rinse for his mouth he has to do 4 times a day) since the refill we ordered on Saturday still hasn't arrived in the mail. Definitely want to avoid any fungus in his mouth or throat!!
We'll see the doc for check in tomorrow after radiation. And then he gets the weekend off!
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