So now day 2 of the Radiotherapy and I snapped a pic of the the actual machine I am being treated on.
It is a Varian Rapid arc. As can be seen in the web picture below it rotates 360° around you with large exterior arms that move out each side like fingers.
It`s all very technical so try the FAQ link HERE to answer your questions.
These machines are made in the U.S. and cost about £4.5 million. Also needed is the treatment chamber/bunker it is housed in at a cost of £1million the walls of which can be up to 8 feet thick. At Mt. Vernon cancer centre they have a total of nine radiotherapy machines including the two recent additions one of which I am using.
Each session lasts just about 3 minutes, much quicker than the time taken to drink the six beakers of water to fill my bladder before the session.
With all my sessions scheduled for 9am it means an early start to battle the traffic on the 22 miles journey. Thanks to son Kev this is all made easy with a door to door taxi service. I remember when I was Kev`s taxi. A big thank you to all the other family members who have rallied round with all sorts of help.
8 comments:
That's not you on the slab is it Les ? I'm only used to seeing your white belly :) because them pins are looking pretty peeky pale !! 3 minutes eh, not your usual 3 min pastime is it ???.......... !! of course I was referring to your cooking an egg skills:). My heart and soul with you all the way. From your strong solo woman gal. Getting her GSOH back. yes you can publish xxxxx
Good to hear from you again, hope the radio' continues well. Keep positive. love to you both,
Karen x
I have been thinking of you this week and it is good to hear from you. I hope the lack of side effects is maintained. Take care and keep positive - probably impossible not to be positive with Jaq at your side. Jennie and Chris
Hi Annon
We are both proud to know you.
Lesxx
Ian/Karen and Jenny/Chris
Thanks to you all. As the surgery gets closer I feel so positive about the outcome.
Soon be back cruising.
les
Hi Les
It's odd laying under that big machine feeling nothing while it moves around making various noises, isn't it.
Hope all goes well for you.
Sandra
Thinking about you even more than usual this week. Love you both.
Sally
Good to read that your treatment is underway and therefore you are that much closer to a good recovery. Keep smiling xxxxxxxxxx
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