Back To Radiation

Today, Mom resumed her radiation treatments at Edwards Cancer Center. The "radiator" was broken yesterday, but apparently today all was well. She has now had eleven of the fourteen treatments that are scheduled, so we will have Monday-Wednesday of next week to get finished up.

We also met with the Radiation Oncologist (Dr. Dubey) today. He did an assessment of Mom, asked her some questions, and pronounced her in as good a shape as could be expected. Mom's biggest problem right now is weakness in her legs, which the doctor indicated could be a side-effect of the steroids that she is taking. At the conclusion of the radiation course, the doctor will prescribe a regimen of steroid reduction until she is off of them. This could help with the leg weakness.

The turbans arrived today (thanks to Aunt Jo and Kelly for arranging that). Mom will surely be happy because the hair is continuing to fall. She understands that it's inevitable and is really okay with it, because that's just the way it is.

More food was supplied by the ESC Region XI team and it was greatly appreciated. My parents are extremely grateful for the help, as am I. It makes such a difference when you have one less thing to worry about.

Mom continues to do her laps around the house, and her walking was really improved today. She is just about to outrun my Dad in the house. I guess that's not saying much. My Dad isn't the quickest guy out there. Two artificial hips will do that.

Monday we go see Dr. Aurora for a follow-up and chemo talk. We'll see where that leaves us.

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