Sam had his first chemo and radiation treatments today. He is scheduled for radiation 5 days a week Mondays-Fridays and chemo once a week, preferably on Mondays, to last for 5 to 7 weeks. Radiation takes only 5 minutes, and chemo takes 3 hours. His progress will be evaluated often during the course of treatments. His first time went very well. As always the sociable guy he is, he enjoyed talking to the other chemo patients and trading “war stories” with an ex-navy guy in the next chair. There are about 10-12 comfy recliners in the same room for the patients and table and chairs for the “waiters” which makes it a relaxing, friendly atmosphere–as much as such a situation can be relaxing. Juices, bags of snacks, and hard lemon candies are at the ready.

Thank you all for your concern and prayers.