I have started a treatment plan that the radiation oncologist,
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on Jan 22, described as a plan of radiation and chemo-therapy, to reduce the size of an "Adenocarcinoma" (tumor in esophagus) prior to surgery.
I have completed 2 of 25 daily visits over 5 weeks to the Cancer Centre for 20 minutes of radiation therapy.
On Monday’s, for six weeks, I will have about 3 hrs of intravenous chemotherapy. I have completed one chemotherapy session.
I have been advised that the typical side effects of the radiation will be some tiredness and the chemo may produce some nausea. I have been taking anti-nausea medication and so far I have not experienced any side effects of the treatment.
I am impressed by the health professionals at the Cancer centre. Their friendliness, confidence, skills and empathy have encouraged my optimism. I sense the benefits of the concern, prayers, and well wishes of family and friends. More to come.
I hope to use this blog as an update media and a log of this journey.
Let's go! I love the idea of the blog. I've learned so much from our conversations of your treatments. Although still very serious your explanations have put my mind at ease.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. Great way to keep us all up to date.
ReplyDeleteThank you for setting this up. Prayerfully walking with you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update Dave. While visiting Sandy, he and I were thinking of you and wondering how it was going. Glad to hear that so far no side effects. Fingers crossed and prayers said that it continues this way.
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