up to the chair this morning; unsure of Chemo start time today

Talked with Mom this morning. Dad was already up in the chair, belted in (to keep him upright and in the chair), and was doing pretty well with eating his breakfast on his own. It's difficult for him to eat with a weak left hand as he can't really cut things, hold a cup with his left and scoop with his right, etc. Basics that we take for granted are now proving challenging for him.

No orders yet from the oncologist on a start time for the chemo today, but we believe that is still the plan. The floor that he is on (neuro/surg) does not administer the chemo, so they'll bring a nurse down from the oncology floor to help out for several hours.

The chemo should make him more fatigued, but should not make him sick or lose his hair. It's an older chemo drug (BCNU) that has proven effective over the years. It's similar to the temodar dad was on, as it's well tolerated and effective in breaking through the blood/brain barrier. Unfortunately Dad is not a candidate for Avastin due to the blood clots he's recently had and the bleeding in his brain. Just too risky.

I anticipate another update later today as I get in touch with Mom and Tracy on the events of the day. I'll get into Omaha late tomorrow afternoon.

Tonight I'll finish packing with Nebraska vs. Missouri on ESPN. A rare treat to get a Husker game on my own television in Oregon. Go Big Red!