Yesterday was my last radiation treatment - WOOHOO!!! They did tell me that the side effects from the radiation (such as any fatigue, the burn/rash on my forehead, the fuzzy/weird feeling I feel sometimes) could last for up to about 2-4 more weeks. Oh well, at least we're on the downhill slide.......
We also had an appointment with the oncologist yesterday. They did a chest x-ray and labwork and we saw the doctor (after a VERY LONG wait!!!) She told us that after me being on the Tarceva (chemo pill) for about 3 months they would do another scan.
So, the timeline as we understand it is:
In 4-8 weeks from now I'll have another brain MRI to see how the radiation did (this has not been scheduled yet). Hopefully the brain MRI will show great results and I'll be able to drive myself to work again!!
In a little over 2 months from now I'll have a PET scan to see how the chemo pill is doing (also not scheduled yet)
Bob and I really appreciate all of you who volunteered your time and drove me home from work for my radiation - that was a huge blessing for us!! Thank God for friends and family!!
We appreciate all of the encouraging words, thoughts and prayers - they mean so much to us. I'm feeling pretty good most days - just not really myself. Can't wait to feel like me again!!
1 comment:
So glad the radiation is done! You are in my prayers every night and I just know the PET scan and MRI are going to show proof of a divine intervention and healing. Lots of love and prayers for you, my friend. :)
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