Day 3 Proton Therapy

Day 3 found Dale, Jackie and I arriving early in an attempt to avoid a huge thunderstorm approaching Houston. As luck would have it, when we got the PTC Dad's machine (G1) was down! Lightning had played havoc with the electronics and the technicians were working quickly to reset the machine. Dale's appointment was delayed about 15 minutes. Total time in the back today was 50 minutes. We fought rush hour traffic and were home about 6:30.

Dale is really enjoying the staff at the PTC. They greet him everyday like he's an old friend stopping off at a local tavern for a cold beer! He gives them a hard time and they enjoy the friendly banter.

Dale still isn't having any symptoms..though he has complained that salt isn't tasting salty? Will watch for this complaint more often to see if this is a side effect he is feeling.

Dale's appointment tomorrow will hopefully be moved from 4:30pm to 11am so they can head back to Victoria for the weekend. Jackie's having issues with a swollen ankle and her Dr. in Victoria wants her to have some bloodwork Saturday morning. They will return on Monday for another treatment at 2pm.

So far the living arrangements are working well, although I'm needing to find things for them to do during the day while we're all at work. If any of you have a few hours during the daytime, they'd love a visit or perhaps a drive to Galveston.

Missy and family have returned to Colorado Springs following their extended Spring Break in Texas. It was a great joy to have her along for the first few days of treatment. I think it was great for her to see where Dale will be spending the next 7 weeks of his life!

34 more treatments!