Radiation finished yesterday. It knocked Philip around a bit, he says he "felt buggered:, i.e. extremely fatigued. He also hallucinated a couple of times which was a strange experience for both him and me although I recall my mother hallucinating scenes from the French Revolution on the wall opposite her hospital bed.
Today we had a consultation with one of the dietitians at Canberra Hospital, Michael Salmon, a pleasant and professional young man who basically confirmed what I was doing anyway by way of food provision. He recommended a drink supplement which apparently is quite palatable. A major problem is Philip's lack of appetite, compounded by all the appointments which preclude a regular regime of meals plus morning and afternoon teas. Earlier missed meals in Calvary in preparation for procedures contributed to weight loss.
There is a break of 3 days with no appointments before oncology clinic on Tuesday at Calvary hospital only a few kms away.
We hoped Philip might be able to go to a movie tomorrow but he doesn't feel up to it yet. He is walking a little more strongly though still a bit wobbly on his pins.
Thanks again to you all for your support.
Maureen
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