Radiation, a lesson and an answer

I had another dose of radiation this morning, and, like Thursday, I didn't feel a thing. Three zaps and I was gone.

But I had a brief meeting with a nurse to go over nutrition options with me and explain a little about what's going on with my body.

The rads won't affect me for a week or two and may not really bother me at all. And before the esophagus swells from the radiation, it might actually be easier to swallow as the tumor shrinks.

For starters, I'm in good shape going into this. I am adding to my weight, which is a good thing, she said. And I can still eat. Food. Many men in my position cannot, and that makes for trouble.

I do need to get multivitamins and stock up on whey, protein and other powers to add to my food. I'll do this today.

Oh, as the title of this installment implies, I have an answer. The question was posed yesterday: Why flavor my feeding tube food with vanilla? Answer (no joke, I swear): Some people drink it from the can.

Yum.