Carnival

Today I went in for my CT scan with my markers on the chest mould. These markers help the radiation therapy doctors plan volumes after digitalizing it on their computer. There was a bit of trouble getting the venous line, felt a bit like a pin cushion at the end of it, but that’s the problem with having peripheral vein chemotherapy. Anne was again left at home to prevent her from being exposed to x-rays.
Today is the day for the “Carnival” organized by the first and second year medical students in campus; that’s usually great fun. The event started early evening but we went over after 6 PM. Loads of fun stalls and food. Anne and Tripti tried their hand at a stall where you could make your own clay pot. Tripti made a diya(clay oil lamp) and Anne made a pen stand. There was a potter to help them out, just like the song "potters hand". It was interesting to watch some of the students start off with a ambitious looking pot and watch it collapse in their hands as it got taller and thinner!
I got my head painted. That's Vinay Kuruvilla painting my head! Talented fellow, second year student - he also plays for a Christian rock band called Genesis here in college! I had a dragon, bits of brain matter and a light bulb painted onto my head! Amma had quite a shock when she saw my head, I told her it was unwashable paint! (it washed off quite easily though!). It was otherwise a great evening, we bought a few tandoori chicken and chicken noodles home for dinner.
In general we relaxed a bit today. Went over and talked to pastor Graham, a voluntary chaplain (75 yrs old!) from Australia. He is here to spend time with those in the hematology wards and is a great encouragement to so many patients. He asked me if I was OK after the news of a positve PET scan or just keeping a brave face. A little bit of both I guess!