Mike began radiation treatment yesterday morning. He didn’t feel the actual x-rays themselves, and the treatment only took about 15 minutes. He remained fairly alert and didn’t experience TOO much fatigue yesterday afternoon. We even stopped at the Lexington Mill Pond for a brief walk, just to get out and get some nature therapy. We don’t expect the major side effects from radiation to start for another 2-3 weeks, so he wants to maintain as much normalcy as possible.
He also started the chemo pill last night. This is the one we’ve been the most worried about. It’s basically poison. Side effects could include nausea, constipation, loss of appetite, severe fatigue, low WBC, the list goes on and on. Fortunately he had only mild nausea overnight, and he was able to combat that quickly with a prescription nausea medication. This is encouraging that so far he’s tolerating the treatment ok, but it has only been a day.
Physicians have also advised to wash hands frequently and not be around anyone who is sick or has been around other sick people. This is because he will be at an increased risk of infection.
I think this is it so far…prayers that he continues to tolerate treatment so we can kick this brain cancer to the dang curb. Cancer sucks.
Good news so far! Keep your spirits up! Love
Mike and Rachel, hang in there. tough road ahead but you have strength and faith! Thanks for keeping us updated on Mike condition. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Aunt Jan
Love and prayers are being sent your way. Stay strong and stay positive. 💪