Monday, July 14, 2008

Quick Visit with the Radiologist

Today was Dad's 31st Radiation Treatment (the 3rd treatment after the field was refined to a smaller area). Dr. Mehta (Radiologist) also quickly spoke with Dad regarding the non-diagnostic CT Scan that was performed on July 7. The tumor is shrinking ! ! ! By approximately 10-30%. Praise God for this answer to prayer. Dr. said that typically the tumor will continue to shrink even after the Radiation stops.

The following shows Dad's upcoming treatment plans...
  • 2 more Radiation Treatments this week (Tuesday 7/15 & Wednesday 7/16)
  • 2 day break so that Dad can go to Tyler's Wedding (Thurs 7/17 & Friday 7/18)
  • Radiation Every Day next week (July 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25)

This will complete the 10 Treatments in the Refined Field

  • Chemo-Lite - Tomorrow - Tuesday 7/15
  • Chemo-Lite - Tuesday 7/22

It is understood that he will have a 2 week rest from treatment and then get 3 "Full" Chemo Treatments - not just "Chemo-Lite" This is a treatment that he has not yet received. Please pray for strength and endurance as he receives these 3 treatments. He would like to be well enough to attend Ryan's wedding on Aug 9.

Thank you for your prayers - the treatments are reducing the size of the tumor and Dad is doing well. We know that it has been the power of prayer and God's grace and mercy.

Praise HIM ! ! !

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