Wed 28th October

Helen in pretty good form. The radiation burn is starting to come out however - affecting her forehead, face and ears. The ears are sore - like a nasty sunburn. I think those areas didn't get as much of the protective aqueous cream as others.She is more tired also as they warned but really doing pretty well. Able to enjoy phone calls and visits. Putting on some weight. Eating and sleeping well.

Having her first dose of chemotherapy today. Fridge well-stocked with ginger beer - apparently helpful!

Aiming toward discharge to Louis' downstairs flat at Dorchester St ~ Wed next week. Tomorrow morning Louis and I are both flying to Victoria to go to Nati Frinj. He plans to return to Brisbane on Monday. I will take a little longer. It is a good time for people to visit Mum as long as you are sensitive to her energy levels and check in with her to see how she's coping with it.

I probably won't write anything on the blog until I return to Brisbane so look for more posts after Monday - having said that I will post if I find out any important news by phone.