Poke me one more time... and I may just hit you!

Today was my CT simulator appointment at the Abbotsford Cancer Clinic. They were trying out the mask they made on Friday to make sure their radiation plan is in sync with the machine. The mask was tighter than it was on Friday when it was made; they warned me it would be. Christina picked me up and took me there. We visited with Kookie for 10 minutes before I went down to level 0 where my radiation appointments take place. I have a cubby hole (#41) where I keep my hospital gowns and my clothes when I am in my appointments. Today was a longer appointment but it wasn't too bad other than the IV. I have stubborn veins. The nurse said that my veins are doing what they should be doing which is to move away from foreign objects (the needle). This however didn't suit me (damn bloody veins) as it meant being pricked with that thick long needle more than once. Eventually she got it and I was ok. They hooked me up to a pint of saline solution and let it drip in a half hour before the CT. Then they put the contrast (a dye so they can see into my brain better) into my drip. It feels warm and fuzzy in my throat on its way up to my head. After the CT was done I had to lie on a bed so that the rest of the saline could drip into my vein. They give me saline to keep me hydrated as the contrast dehydrates me. I was done around 4 and Christina came to pick me up and take me home.

Off to Surrey Memorial on Wednesday to meet the Medical (Chemo) Oncologist! Stay tuned!