December 3 - Things got interesting

Dennis is feeling good, although his blood counts are dropping as expected.  Ativan, administered through his PICC line yesterday and today, is being used to prevent the nausea and vomiting resulting from the chemotherapy. All he need do is ask for it at the first sign of feeling “queasy” and the nausea almost instantly disappears. Easy-shmeasy.

Last evening was interesting; we were stunned when suddenly we heard the clang of chains as they hit the floor in the next room! We knew there was a convict being treated on the floor due to the presence of multiple MDOC officers in the hallway "packing heat". What we didn't realize was that there were two prisoners under guard and one of them was in the room right next-door. We weren't worried, really, but I did feel better when we learned this morning that both prisoners had been released back into the care of the prison system. There is a MDOC guard here in the hallway tonight; it seems another prisoner is occupying the room next door which was vacated this morning. Cancer truly doesn't discriminate.

Dennis and I are walking his laps in the hallway each day as prescribed by the doctors. Each time we complete a lap, we make a mark on the board pictured here. The recommended number of laps each day is 10. Can you see Dennis’ count?

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