Thursday, July 13, 2017

# 31 Medical Update from July 13th, 2017:


On Tuesday the 11th, I went back to Moffitt for some scans and simulation for the upcoming radiation. everything went well that day. Now they are working on putting everything together so that they know exactly where they want to aim this radiation which is called Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy and is defined this way; a very precise way to deliver highly focused beams of radiation to a brain tumor while limiting the dose of radiation to normal tissue surrounding the targeted area. It will be given for 6 days in a row.  

This radiation will begin on July 19th. I will be staying over in Tampa during this radiation treatment.  The 80-mile drive from Sebring to Tampa and back every day would simply be too much for those 6 days.  So, I will go over on the Wednesday it starts, probably come back to Sebring for the weekend, then head back over again in time for Monday’s radiation.  Then I’ll come home on Wednesday the 26th after the last radiation treatment.

Tuesday, the medication from the pharmaceutical company arrived, which I had been waiting on. I am now taking both chemo therapies. both medications are oral, so I simply take them at home before going to bed for the night. So far, I've not had too many side effects with the medication. I have noticed a little bit of a difference in my energy level, and a bit of an upset stomach, however, I have medication to help with the nausea and it seems to be doing a good job. I am thankful for that.




2 comments:

  1. God bless and give you energy for your treatments.

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  2. I know this is not easy but you are strong and courageous. Continue to put your trust in God! I miss talking with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers!

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