Treatment started today so we are making progress, hopefully in the correct direction. Up to now it has been X-rays and tests and meetings with doctors so it is really nice to see some positive action.

We are attending Genisis in Joondalup and now that we know how to get there it is just a stress free 40 minute drive. That is another thing with treatment starting we will be establishing a routine. Genisis is a very slick operation, and I mean that in a complimentary way, starting from basement parking by following the blue (Genisis patients) line and validating the ticket as we leave to go home. Then clocking in via a barcode on the reception counter and being greeted, on time today, by a friendly nurse who took Elaine into the treatment area and left me to use the free wifi. After treatment we were again taken into an office with another friendly nurse who checked that we knew what to expect and were comfortable with it. We were also given the list of the weeks appointments including a review with our doctor after treatment on Wednesday.

The open ended support from our kids and family is fantastic and the supportive phone calls from friends is very encouraging. We are receiving visitors although the very high pain level is knocking Elaine about. So with all this positivity happening we know that it will all work out and we will get through it 'with a little help from our friends' ( to quote someone but I can't remember who).