So, when you get chemo you go in every few weeks for a few days and they hook this pump up to you and it pumps chemicals thru your blood stream. Hence the term 'chemo' (think 'chemicals' shortened). They put this thing in you called an "infusaport" which is basically a place to plug in each time, so you dont have to be stuck every time you go in and have to give blood and get pumped. It sounds horrible, but overall is the best answer. I'll have to go 12 times, 3 visits each time, so this saves a lot of sticking (altho I"m used to it). BUT, i thought maybe i could invent a new pump holder for chemo that looks like the old school beer helmet. Maybe the pumps sit where the cans are? Could maybe "infuse" some humor into the ol' oncologist's office, eh?
Monday, October 8, 2007
Chemo helmet
So, when you get chemo you go in every few weeks for a few days and they hook this pump up to you and it pumps chemicals thru your blood stream. Hence the term 'chemo' (think 'chemicals' shortened). They put this thing in you called an "infusaport" which is basically a place to plug in each time, so you dont have to be stuck every time you go in and have to give blood and get pumped. It sounds horrible, but overall is the best answer. I'll have to go 12 times, 3 visits each time, so this saves a lot of sticking (altho I"m used to it). BUT, i thought maybe i could invent a new pump holder for chemo that looks like the old school beer helmet. Maybe the pumps sit where the cans are? Could maybe "infuse" some humor into the ol' oncologist's office, eh?
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I have an idea. Maybe for Halloween this year we could all pick a creative place to put the "infusaport" and see who comes up with the best solution...Although whoever that guy is, it looks like he is going to be tough to beat. :)
Hey Andy & Meredith,
First, Brian & I found out your news through the Mastrines. Wow! This has all gone down so fast. Andy you are indeed a hero and Meredith, you're a trooper.
Just want to let you know that we are praying for you and definitely sending positive vibrations your way. I'm sure you've heard this many a time but sign me up to the 'if you need anything, let me know' list.
I dig the infusaport suggestion, I have always been a big fan of the beer hat for efficiency sake. It's right up there with the Drink Caddie (http://hackedgadgets.com/2006/06/27/electronic-drink-caddie/ or http://www.drinkcaddie.com/)
Take good care, Trudi
Andy,
So happy to hear you're regaining some sense of normalcy and feeling a bit better. I hope the days continue to get easier and will be thinking of you and praying my arse off in the next few months as you undergo chemo. I'm got your yin skinny distended belly covered with my yang Homer/Butterbean/Tony Gwynn beer gut. Keep on being good to yourself.
Love and light to you and Meredith,
Fred S.
Ha, that's the same helmet stafford was wearing saturday.
and the O and D line too
DO they have a chemo hookah?
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