May 24th

Not much has changed, but I thought I'd update this.  I'm now in my third week of radiation and the most painful part is still the drive to Portland (especially right now because the river is at flood stage and there's extra bridge lifts which really messes up the traffic).  I'm starting to be a little sore from the sunburn (caused by the radiation)  That didn't happen until late in the procedure last summer, but I think my feeble little mind figured out why.  Last summer I was being radiated on a place where I was well tanned (my arm).  This time it's under my arm where the sun has never hit. 

I still feel good - fishing, cutting wood, working in the yard, and even doing my duties at the store.  That's it for right now except for the fact that I did catch a 25 pound chinook last Monday (Just thought I'd throw that in)

Jim

May 10th

Not much new to report.  My infection is gone.  Kaiser did my "filming" (set-up) last Friday, and I started radiation yesterday.  I do that now five days a week for six weeks. The worst part is the drive to Portland.   I feel really good right now - been working in the yard, walking, biking, and even spending some "Music World" time.  The question I get is why do I work?  Simple answer - I like to work and I feel good when I accomplish something.
I won't add to this blog now until something changes.  Thanks for tuning in.
Jim

5/4/2011

My infection has got enough better that they did a CT scan today.  I was tattoed (should fit right in in Portland) and told to come in Friday for filming(whatever that means).

Radiation starts on Monday (every week day for six weeks).  I've got that drive to Interstate Clinic pretty well nailed after six weeks of it last summer.  I'm anxious to get started and even more anxious to get finished.

Things shouldn't be very exciting for a while.  Thanks for keeping up with me.

Jim