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