30th July, 2018

Nick heads into Vic today to get a head CT scan for the purpose of radiation therapy on the four tumours in his brain. The radiation beam is precisely aimed to within 1 mm. In order to achieve this, Nick has to wear a frame which immobilizes his head. How this is achieved is that an epoxy mould is taken of his teeth, and the resulting mouthpiece is connected to a vacuum pump, which sticks it securely to the roof of the mouth. The mouthpiece is then connected to a rigid head frame, so he could probably have a sneezing fit and not budge one iota. 

 All is not medical hell here. My mom's in town for August, with her lovely dog Beatrice:


Mom and Beatrice

My mom's friend Donja is making strides in her recovery from her heart transplant. Slowly but surely, the fog is lifting, and she's getting her strength back.

 Mom and Donja

Vincent has moved out, and into a great house recently purchased by his friends Peter and David. The basement is immense, and Vincent has his own drum studio.

 Vincent's Drum Studio

My mom's ankle is getting better, thanks to heavy IV antibiotics courtesy of London's Cellulitis Clinic. (Photo Withheld by Request).

 Best of all, Nick and Alex got engaged on Saturday! 

 Nick and Alex

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