Round 4 was a go! Blood counts were good, so off we went to the chemo ward. Apparently, they were pretty busy so we waited for awhile to be called back. A charming older gentleman named Pepe showed up and started playing the piano! Before you know it, Craig struck up a conversation with Pepe about music and Big Bands and they had a lot in common. What made Pepe so special besides his lovely music and sweet personality? He is a cancer patient who decided to entertain the rest of us even though he was tired. What an Angel!
Danielle was my nurse today but she was so busy she enlisted a very nice helper. All went smoothly and home we went.
Day 2- Different nurse today-Sheryl. Very soft spoken but very efficient and informative. I was alarmed when she showed up with the big syringe and it was blueish-purple not Hawaiian Punch Red. Apparently, my doctor did not inform me that there was a nationwide shortage on my main chemo drug! This was the replacement. Sheryl also administered it at an earlier time than usual but explained, when I asked (I ask a lot of questions) that she feels its better to get it before the rest of the fluids so that is truly gets flushed through the system. Sounded like a good theory to me. . .
The highlight of day 2 was that my favorite volunteer, Fran, was there. She only works on Wednesdays and since I usually go on Monday and Tuesday, I never get to see her. She has such a lovely spirit and is great company. It is definitely people like Fran that make going through chemo easier for the patients. What a blessing!
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