There are various support groups recommended by the Institute and I decided to visit two of them this week. The first was a men’s support group that met at the institute and the meeting was followed by a catered lunch. Between 15 and 20 men attended this group and the format was such that each […]
My Dream Team: Melissa
Melissa’s official title at Third & Main is Property Manager but she is a lot more than that. While working with hundreds of Proton Therapy patients she has created a clean, safe, relaxing, environment for us to come home to after our daily treatments. In addition, she has created a Welcome Book for residents that […]
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Well, maybe not everybody but at least one waitress does. I’ve mentioned in previous posts that there is a restaurant/bar within the Third & Main complex. I have had breakfast there on three different occasions and have gotten to know Alanna who is a waitress there. This morning after my treatment I went there for […]
On The Road Again
I think that’s the title of a song I received a call from the Proton Institute on Friday and my first appointment time is 12:30 on Monday. The first thing that will happen is I meet with my dream team; after that, I have no idea about the sequence of events. My truck is packed […]
Preparing to Get Underway
Today I heard from Caroline, my care nurse, and she told me that I will receive my treatment appointment times on Friday. My treatments start on Monday, but I don’t know what time. I also heard from Melissa at Third & Main, and my apartment is ready for me. I plan to leave Vero sometime […]
To Be Determined
So, I will be under the proton beam for up to 8 weeks. These are short treatments every day except weekends. My next major decision is to decide whether to come home on the weekends or not. It is over a 3-hour drive from Jacksonville to Vero and I’m not quite sure how I will […]
Looking Ahead
I need to prepare for and move into my temporary residence in Jacksonville starting Sunday, March 12, 2023. On Monday, March 13, at a time yet to be determined I’ll go for a daily proton treatment at the Florida Proton Institute. The institute is about a 5-minute drive from Third & Main and these daily […]
Those Were the Days
Third & Main
I’m about a three-hour drive from Jacksonville, so during my treatments, I’ll be staying at the Third & Main apartments,