Thursday, April 30, 2009

One more worry

As if I didn't have enough to worry about, now I can add swine flu to my list. Progresssion of disease is not always the reason cancer patients die. Frequently they succumb to other diseases because of a compromised immune system from chemo. Or they die from malnutrition. I have to be protective of Jim which is why I had him wear a mask last time he was in treatment. Although it probably doesn't do much good in protecting him from airborne germs, it serves as a reminder for others to stay away from him. He doesn't need contact with sick people. No hugs, hand-shaking, or God-forbid--kisses. That will be difficult for Campbell who has to have her "hugth and kitheth" every day.

I hate to travel to Houston which is so close to the outbreak and hate to travel in a plane--a flying germ incubator. Maybe Dr. Rios will tell us not to come but to take our next treatment in Memphis.

Jim is feeling well today except for racing heart and agitation--possibly from the steroid. He also has had insomnia the last few nights. Still preferable to the other side effects he's had.

1 comment:

  1. After reading your airplane comment, it's clear you've been talking to
    Vice President Biden.

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