My third rad and my 1st chemo went better than anticipated. I have a fan that they blow on my face/mask during rads and it really seems to help with the claustrophobia....I'm sure the Ativan helps a little. No crying since Monday, and the hyperventilating doesn't seem as bad either. Can't believe how much the fan helps!

The chemo was totally uneventful. I got to the deposition (with my chemo running,) which lasted 2 full hours! Apparently, the attorney was far more impressed with my knowledge of surgical anatomy and surgical team work, than the assistant who did the lion's share of the case. He seems to think I will make a better impression, should the case go to trial. Yippee. I ran into a lot of my co-workers while I was at the hospital all day. It was nice to see them. They say they miss me and they're praying for me.

It looks like I am getting a faint redness on my neck. I have an aloe cream to apply (will do as soon as I'm done here.) I think the Dexamethasone from yesterday has made me shaky today. I have a script for Zofran, which I took last night, but probably didn't need, as I really didn't have any nausea.

Mom sees the RO tomorrow to get the results of her PET scan for her lung cancer. I'm not feeling very optimistic, simply because her symptoms have returned with a vengeance (wheezing, fatigue, shortness of breath.) I plan to take her so I can translate for her (Indian doctor to non-medically oriented patient.) If ya'll could spare some prayers for my mom....I'd be really grateful.

Kelli Jo