Radiation

Radiation began Monday. After the morning session on Tuesday Peter felt a bit nauseaus (I know that is not spelled correctly) so he got some medication to help. Second sessionof radiation for Tuesday went well.

The area where the tubes were from the portacath is painful especially when he moves the right arm. Once he got some pain med it felt much better. His nurse and I are trying to get him to ask for meds before it gets to bad rather than wait until the pain or upset stomach are to bad. He thinks he can tough it out, but I think this is one area he needs to give in.

He spends much of his day napping. He says the radiation is making him more tired than he has ever been. At times he nods off when someone is speaking to him. He just can't stay awake. His attitude remains upbeat, and he is rolling with the punches.

If you would like to send him mail the address at Duke is:

DUMC
Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710

Attn: Room 9202
Peter Yandow

In his room we hung the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society posters signed by his co-workers at GE. I know it gives him strength to know that everyone there is pulling for him.

I try to get to the hospital around 10 and stay until 7 or 8. I check with the nurses and Peter to find out how the evening went. He spiked a fever Monday night so they began to follow the fever protocol --several different labs, portable chest x-ray, and he started on antibiotics. So far nothing has shown up from the labs and the fever lasted for only 1-2 hours.

Kim is coming to visit for a few days. She and Heather will probably come to the hospital to visit with Peter. I'm sure Peter will enjoy seeing someone besides me.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

Wendy