I've now had 5 radiation treatments. We've been getting to the hospital 10 or 15 minutes early, and I get called in almost immediately. The treatments are so quick, we are able to leave before my scheduled appointment time. We are so accustomed to sitting around the hospital waiting that we have been going to the cafeteria for coffee and a snack so we don't feel like we waste the free valet parking.
In spite of the short time of treatment, I've started feeling the side effects. I think I was overly optimistic about how I would react to the side effects.
We took the free shuttle the first couple days, but we're learning how to get around this part of Houston. Since we get free valet parking (for 2 hours) with radiation treatments, we've driven to MD Anderson the last 3 days. On the way home there is a Super Target, so we can share our income with Houston. Today we found the Lowes. Of course, there are plenty of fast food and other restaurants.
The first morning we walked up to meet the shuttle, the first person we saw was wearing a KU cap. He is from the Topeka area. We haven't seen him since, but we know which trailer is his because of the Kansas tag. One of the technicians which helps with my treatments was raised on a wheat farm near Enid, OK. She said her dad used to go to Coffeyville.
The RV park has turned out to be a good place to stay. It's been really quiet. About 85% of the residents are medical patients. There have been more units moving in and out than I expected, but that may be due to the (huge) rodeo going on this month.
The weather was a little wet for the first couple days, but has gotten much better. Yesterday was sunny and in the 70s. Today was a little cooler, only in the 60s. The weekend is supposed to be in the 70s with lows in the 50s at night. Flowers are blooming all over and the trees are leafing out. Hard to believe it's still winter back home.

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