Karen I think both of us are getting great quality medical care in our battles.

I do have to sometimes laugh though about some of the things going on with the SARS scare. In Guangdong, where I live, no one is wearing surgical masks. However, someone on the same floor in my apartment building is still boiling vinegar. However, in Hong Kong, they're seling surgical masks 3 for 10HKD (bought 2 packs). But you see people walking down the streets with the masks pulled down puffing on a cigarette.

Just got back from the first treatment, which is longer because they like to check the alignment and programming. Fell asleep during the process... go figure.

Oncologist also showed me the computer modeling on the IMRT. If I could show folks it would put to rest the theory that it's not as effective as "conventional" radiation. High dosage, deep, from just under my ear to my collarbone. BUT, because of the IMRT equipment, will miss the one ramaining salivary gland I have left, and not irradiate my tongue, although possibly might get some of the throat.

I've promised my self that if after this I can go a year in remission I'll give myself a present of a set of Ping Eye 3 golf clubs and a membership to the local country club.

Tomorrow starts the Chemo, Cisplatin, I've had that before, main side affect for me was acidy stomach, and real hungry the night after the treatment.