This is my new headgear. A device known as Optune. When I asked the doctor what people would say when they saw it, he suggested I tell them that I had signed up for the Mars Mission. I like to think of it this way. When the lady came out to bring the device and show us how it works, she said that she would be back every couple of weeks to download the information from the system. I like to think it's because I'm so smart, and though I never did stay at a Holiday Inn Express, they still want to find out how I got to be so intelligent.😁
All kidding aside now, the serious part is this. While this treatment is not a cure for glioblastoma (as there is currently no cure for GBM), Optune has been proven to help in the current available treatments of this particular disease.
Here is a brief simple description of how it works. These little disks that you can see in the picture are taped to my head, replaced every three to four days, and are attached to the device that is in the bag. This device produces a particular type of low intensity electronic field. These waves bounce off of the other disks as they pass through my brain from one disk to another. This particular type of electricity slows the dividing process of the cancer cells. This device has to be turned on for 18 hours a day.Yes, it does get warm, especially here in Florida.
praises:
God continues to amaze me with His grace and provision. He has again provided items that help make my life and lack of mobility easier.
He has helped me reduce some of my medication. This is still an ongoing process.
He has helped me begin to adjust to Optune (what I have nicknamed my “Ball and Chain”).
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Continued cleanup and restoration efforts around Sebring and Highlands County after the hurricane.
Adjustments to Optune.
Strength and wisdom
Strength for family during this process while still helping me with my medical care and therapy.
Next MRI – Oct 26
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