A Warm Welcome, A Fond Farewell

I cannot say enough about how wonderfully supportive my work colleagues have been throughout my treatment. True to form, they were just as generous in welcoming me back to the office last week. I was met by enthusiastic greetings, balloons, Timbits, and even a sign. Our Production Manager, Heather, pointed out that while there should be a comma after "back", it's inclusion looked weird next to the extended leg of the "k". First day back and I was already boning up on my copy-editing and typesetting knowledge. I spent the rest of the week reacquainting myself with the various projects and catching up with all that had progressed in my absence. After months of having been confined to our apartment, it felt good to be back at work.

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Since returning to work I've also had two follow-up appointments at Princess Margaret Hospital. Last week was with PMH dentist Dr. Lee, who commended me for, so far, fending off the plaque fiesta that usually accompanies the dry mouth of post-radiation. Today was an appointment with Dr. Chen for a post-chemo checkup. He was pleased to see that I'm doing well and said that there is no need to see him again. As swell a guy as Dr. Chen is, I was not at all sorry to say happy trails, kemo sabe.

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Next stop, G-tube removal on Wednesday.