Thanks

Thanks to everyone for all your warm wishes and offers of help. The catheter is in place and apart from bleeding issues (which is Andrew's main symptom - a very low platelet count which means no clotting) all is well. A transfusion before the procedure to boost the platelet counts helped. With Lizzie talking about the possibility of a nursing career, I figure it is a good opportunity to help out with the home care, nursing type duties (like cleaning up blood spills and flushing out the catheter lines). Just need to convince her. ;)
Waiting for a "dry run" at the radiation clinic. As they only want to radiate the lymphatic system, they have made Andrew a custom fit shield so organs etc are shielded during the radiation. Includes free tattoos for placement. He is having a fitting - of his new costume.
With the catheter in his chest, Andrew has to sleep on his back. Takes a bit of getting used to so he is tired and would rather be back in bed. He is hoping for a "quick fit". We have been told that they are very efficient and punctual in the radiation center so should be out of here soon.