Gary drove mom and dad to St Louis on Sunday, since I had a bit of a cold and didn't think it would be right to sit in a confined space with them for 10 hours of driving. They stayed at the Parkview Hotel which is connected to the hospital by an enclosed pedestrian bridge - that worked out very well.
Dad had his mapping / planning session on Monday morning. This is where they use a CT scanner to map out exactly where the tumor is in relation to the metal marker within, and then mark his chest and abdomen with exact coordinates for aiming the radiation. They actually even made a mold of his body so that he lays exactly the same for each treatment! He has "sharpie lines" all over (which he has to try not to wash off), and then a few very tiny tattoos (which are permanent) for the radiation treatments.
We now have a 2-week break before returning on 2/27 for the radiation treatments. Dad needs to go into Joplin for his blood test next week, but that's it for now. Dad got some cool pics on the road and in St Louis, will post those later.
I never thought about Dave getting tattoos but it is getting popular. Maybe a bald eagle on the chest next time. Will look for the pictures. Love Ray & Angie
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