Met my brother at the cancer center today for his run through with the radiation mask. Took many photos of him on the radiation table with the mask on. He did not receive radiation today it was just to see if the measurements were in line. Took about 10 minutes. It also gave him a good idea of how the treatments were going to be. After complaining that it was too tight around his throat they adjusted it and he went through it well.
He expressed how he does not understand why he has to have chemo. I reminded him that his tumor is larger than mine was and that he needs more aggressive therapy. The techs agreed. He seems to be remembering things differently than what was explained to him by the oncologists.
He is having some problems with low blood pressure. Told him to talk to his family doctor about this.
His mouth is still not healed completely and today is day 7. There is some bruising on the outside of his jaw.
He will be hearing from his chemo doctor and radiation doctor as soon as the results of today's run through are calculated and when the oral surgeon has released him. He sees the surgeon this afternoon.
They want to do chemo and radiation at the same time. I'm thinking in about two weeks.
Putting on the dreaded mask.
Taking measurements.
I'm in awe of this machine and the power it has.
The Elekta Proton Accelerator in rotation.
Photo blurry as my hands began to shake. Memories... you know.
Coming out and glad it's over.
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