So friends!! Have been hanging out with my friend at right - a few days in the Flu hotel. Boy, chemo sure strips you of defenses! Was supposed to have a 'port' installed, instead, they installed me in a room with a view. Got to see the med systems in action, as the team of delightful nurses buzzed around me, kept me warm, safe and now hopefully flu free. Am realizing just how careful I have to be -

At any rate, as noted, one down five to go. Am learning the lovely side effects of this regimen - (some day we may look at this the way we now look at 'bleeding' ...) At least I have a great team of docs and nurses, plus wonderful support.

Also thinking of our stalled 'health reform' - how is it that we, the most prosperous nation... I think of anyone without coverage learning of cancer - or those inadequately covered - not a pretty picture. When?? When?? (As we further enable big corps to influence our pols). So, am back at home, greetings to all amazing support. xApopSal