Radiation begins

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 When we talked to Dr Lukka on the 30th of June, he stressed the importance of starting radiation right away. So we cancelled our holidays and then they called us to schedule the planning CT first thing Tuesday morning (they were off for the holiday on Monday). We thought that they were really on top of things! Then we waited for the call. And waited, and waited. Finally, Andrew called dr. Lukka 's office again yesterday and asked what was taking so long. He was told that it can take 2 weeks after the planning CT to start radiation. Why then we're we told not to go on our 2 week holiday? He (and I) were pretty confused and disappointed. Again he stressed that he was told that radiation needed to start asap. The nurse assured him that she would call back. Call back she did, twice! In the end he was given an appointment for today for 5:10. After about 45 minutes past the appointment time, they finally called us in. Apparently, Dr. Lukka still needed to sign the paperwork. It is signed and now he's charged into a hospital gown and ready for his first radiation treatment! 

His next one is tomorrow morning and then the last three are next week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

We are still waiting for a medical oncology appointment but we are thankful that this stage has started! 

It is actually quite cool being here knowing that Rachel spent 8 months here during her training! It is quite the place! 

Even though we did not take our vacation, Andrew is not working this week. We decided to take this time to putter around the house. Corinna answered the appeal from Campfire Bible Camp to be a councillor this week. Her co-councillor is a friend from Waterdown and they are having a great time! 

We are thankful for this time together enjoying the quiet and getting a taste of an empty nest! 


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