When the Patient Goes Radioactive, or You Light Up My Life…
FOL #3 – 10/8/99
Dear F.O.L.,
What’s the difference between my mother and a Mexican hairless? Senora Stifel no habla Espanol. That’s right folks, the “Great Molting of ’99″ is over. I’ve seen peaches with more fuzz. I’ve seen shaggier newborns. The Yul Brenner fan club keeps calling. You get the point…
It’s not all bad though. After 10 radiation treatments, Lois no longer needs a night light to go to the bathroom, and she can stay out to sea six months without refueling. Luckily the radiation has caused only minor irritation, and the chemo-induced nausea disappeared after just a couple of days. In fact, she has had such a good appetite that she has actually gained five pounds since treatment started. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” she exclaimed to the nurse. “You promised me anorexia!” Thanks to Mom, Weight Watchers is reconsidering its alliance with the American Cancer Society.
The best news of all is that her white count has bounced back, and she’s
feeling strong, so the docs are staying on schedule. She gets zapped once
more on Monday, and then it’s back to the hospital on Tuesday for the next
chemo round — “Big Drip 2: The Catheter Strikes Back.”
We’ll be in touch when we get home next weekend. Until then, have some lime jello and think of us…
Brian
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