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Cyber Knife Treatment 2/7/07

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pearchica:
Hey Gang: got done with my first in a series of three Cyber Knife Sessions at Stanford.  Perhaps I am a cock-eyed optimist or "overly" plucky- but man this was like a spa treatment!  Very relaxing- the cyber knife mask is really like a cotton/nylon fish stocking- very comfortable, with an open air ambiance enhanced by the music of Eva Cassidy.  (And this is radiation)?  Post treatment, I went and got a hotel with free internet access (note: book ahead of time in Palo Alto, hotels fill up quickly due to conferences at Stanford). I then called "the troops" to reassure that all was well, and then went to Stanford Shopping Center where I had lunch at Max's Opera Cafe followed by shopping.  Only downside, cyber knife isn't helping me loss the weight I need in the midriff area for those low rise jeans that I can't possibly wear!

I will have my treatment completed by Friday. I just can't believe how easy this is.  Stanford is very professional, took care of all the insurance paperwork, Support staff in particular is wonderful - I had a CT scan was done on Monday 2/5/07 and that was more of a hassle then the radiation treatment today.  After the CT scan on Monday, I had to drink 8 glasses of water prior to have a cup of coffee- needless to say, I stayed put in Palo Alto before driving anywhere for awhile! (I now know all the restroom locations at Stanford Shopping Center).

Will keep this stream updated with my treatment experience. Thanks, Annie

Mark:
Annie,

Glad  ( but not surprised) to hear that the CK treatments are going well. Getting to the decision always seems to be the more stressful part of the journey. Since you're already exploring the local sites there at Stanford, I thought I'd make you aware of the Stanford CK tradition of having lunch ( or dinner , depending when you have treatment) at the California Cafe after your last treatment. A glass of wine toast is required  ;D

Mark

pearchica:
OOPS :P Mark- I already had a glass of Savignoun Blanc- and of course felt flushed afterwards! (HMM was it the steriod or the wine?...Hmm the wine as now it has worn off). Thanks for your support and what other places can you recommend for lunch/dinner? Take care, Annie

ppearl214:
Annie

Thrilled day 1 is done and 2 more to go... and keep an eye for the "eye" if you haven't seen it already. :)  You're gonna do great! Hang in there and if the fatigue sets in, please listen to it.  Ok? :)  You are in wonderful hands....

continued wellness wishes!
Phyl

ppearl214:
Bruce, next time, gimme a call.. those are my stomping grounds you got lost, missed the exit or got stuck!  Phyl

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