Hello Everyone

I needed a timeout. Thank You all for your concern and advice, which as usual was "spot on".

I have always felt that if you have half a brain, you can figure out most of your problems. You just have to use the other half of your brain, and be truthful with yourself.

I saw my MO Tuesday, and winced every time he touched me. He had "that look" if you know what I mean. He called Dr. Chemo, and told me to stay with next Monday's appointment for chemo and he gave me a RX for Oxycodone 40 mg without having to ask.

I woke up this morning (Thursday 7-12-07) with the left side of my face and entire neck extremely swollen. I looked like Alvin from the "The Chipmunks". I called the RO and told them I did not think it possible to put me in my mask.

I came in early to speak with RO's head nurse. After her examination and answering and explaining all questions, she felt I should be admitted to the hospital immediately and she went to get the RO.

After his examination, and a phone call to ???. He said since I was scheduled for Monday, stay with it (no insurance, I presume). He danced around the question of percentages (I know, I know) but I was dying to ask. (Pun intended)

He wrote a RX for steroids MethylPREDNISolone Tablets, USP (4 mg 21-pack). I took 6 tablets today all at once, 5 tomorrow, 4 the next day, etc.etc.

He also added more rads to my dosage.

They trimmed my mask and taped the 2 "boosters" that go over the new tumors to the outside of my mask. She said "that looks tight". I wanted to say "Ya think?" but I managed to "squeeze" out a smile.

I told the Rad tech my new nickname shall be "Sunshine".

Wishing you the best and praying for all. Sincerely, Petey

PS: When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.