DAY TWO
Today things were 'back to normal' at the Oncology Department. With the Linear Accelerators in full swing; it was 'action stations' and 'full steam ahead'.
On a personal note, I find it amazing, the bond that grows between fellow patients while awaiting treatment day after day!
I guess I would describe it as a bond of 'camaraderie'. You feel as though you are fellow combatants who both understand the enemy and appreciate its resourcefulness and at the same time grow to appreciate and respect the courage in your 'fellow soldiers'!
Laughter is a GOOD Medicine
There’s not much laughter in the Oncology Department, at the best of times. However, having our daughter and her children visit every day for the last few weeks has certainly changed all that!
It has been wonderful to see the smiles on so many faces that previously have simply sat there rather stoically and avoided eye contact with each other!
Many of those receiving treatment in the Oncology Department, are there trying to ‘buy time’.
That is, they have been told that there is NO cure for their condition and are hoping against hope that Radiation treatment will allow them to secure some precious extra weeks … months … years!
Today things were 'back to normal' at the Oncology Department. With the Linear Accelerators in full swing; it was 'action stations' and 'full steam ahead'.
On a personal note, I find it amazing, the bond that grows between fellow patients while awaiting treatment day after day!
I guess I would describe it as a bond of 'camaraderie'. You feel as though you are fellow combatants who both understand the enemy and appreciate its resourcefulness and at the same time grow to appreciate and respect the courage in your 'fellow soldiers'!
Laughter is a GOOD Medicine
There’s not much laughter in the Oncology Department, at the best of times. However, having our daughter and her children visit every day for the last few weeks has certainly changed all that!
It has been wonderful to see the smiles on so many faces that previously have simply sat there rather stoically and avoided eye contact with each other!
Many of those receiving treatment in the Oncology Department, are there trying to ‘buy time’.
That is, they have been told that there is NO cure for their condition and are hoping against hope that Radiation treatment will allow them to secure some precious extra weeks … months … years!
Not exactly the setting; for striking up in depth conversations and forging new friendships!
My Treatment
Once again my treatment went off without a hitch! Once again, I am grateful for the incredibly dedicated team who look after us! Well done guys!
My medicine!
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