After getting organized, Bob, Susie and Maureen took the courtesy van to Savannah, TN, for groceries while Gale stayed back at the marina. In the previous paragraph, it was noted that we were actually in Mississippi. Well, that's hard to say -- the marina's mailing address is Counce, TN, but the physical location is in Mississippi. If you look at the map, find the spot on the Tennessee River where Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee meet and you'll know where we were.
Gale had to be extra careful to stay out of the sun during this period. Several days ago, he began a treatment on his head, neck and shoulders using a topical ointment that is a chemotherapy agent for skin cancer. The directions say to apply the cream twice a day for three weeks and then wait several more weeks for things to heal up. He remarked that his skin felt like it started on fire and somebody tried to put it out with a baseball bat.
Hmmm . . . . .
On Wednesday, Bob and Susie decided to take a slip for a month over at Grand Harbor Marina while Gale and Maureen spent another night at Aqua Yacht. Gale had just experienced his worst day of his recovery from the skin cancer treatment and was not up to doing much of anything.
3 comments:
stay safe with the hurricane coming...A friend had that same treatment on her legs and she said never again it was so painful...can't imagine on Gales face. Hope he is feeling better soon
Oh my. I had no idea you were having to deal with skin cancer, Gale. Sorry that you have to have such a painful treatment but it sounds like you'll be well afterwards -- so that part's great to hear! Miss you both. Love you.
Gale, I posted a comment for you over on Heron's blog. Should have posted it here. Good luck with your treatment. I did the same treatment two years ago. Unbearable for me after 14 days. Doc left it up to me as to how long to use as long as at least 14 days, so I stopped then. Itching, burning and pain were gone by day 20, and skin was smooth but red. You WILL like the results, but you will be cursing from now until about four days after you quit using the cream. I used every potion imaginable to relieve the pain and itching. Regular old Vaseline jelly, gobs of it, is the best relief I found. When your skin recovers, you will be happy you did this, but you gotta protect yourself after you finish it. Your skin will be sensitive and more sun damage can be worse than what you started with.
All the best,
Will
S/V Tensie Mae
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