Daniel writes...

I've gotten so many thoughtful emails from everyone, that I thought I should let you know how this is going, however premature this note may be.

I've received everything now, and if I were to get sick, I should have felt that already.  So far, I haven't felt a thing.  Nothing at all.  I did flush heavily and felt light-headed when I was about to receive the shot, but this was purely from anxiety.  After receiving the shot, the only thing I felt was hungry, which I still do feel, even after my delicious Swiss hospital lunch. 

I have a hospital-mate, Andy, who is from Zurich, but speaks perfect English, and he's been through this treatment once before, and helps me adjust.  Most of what happens is really about obeying the rules about radiation.  For example, I'm supposed to wear slippers so that my sweat doesn't contaminate the floor through my socks!  Compare this to what happens with the same treatment in the US (in early, study form), where they just send you home, along with a helpful note about staying a few feet away from pregnant women and young children.

So, onwards, and feeling good and optimistic that this treatment will make a big difference for me.  It did for Andy...

with love,