Feels strange to me that I am writing this from Zion on a Tuesday afternoon from our hotel room! We saw the Radiation Oncology people this morning at CTCA and I can say that we have yet to meet someone here who isn't nice and extremely competent! The nurses who took care of getting vitals and asking all the questions they ask were extremely nice, cheerful and pleasant.
Dr. Patel is young and asked all the right questions and had all the right answers to our questions. He was completely familiar with Arnie's history both here and back home. He is very confident as is Dr. Neelam, of the success of this treatment. We are encouraged by his attitude and level of competency.
We have an appointment tomorrow morning where they will do what they call a "simulation". They will put Arnie in a machine, make a mold so he is positioned in the right place and they will collect data to determine the actual pattern of radiation. He will receive tattoos for the target points for the radiation. Following the simulation there are calculations to be done to determine the exact placement of the machine for each phase of the treatment which will take a few days. Afterward, we will start the actual treatments. We will receive our schedule for treatments tomorrow. We expect to head home early in the day tomorrow.
Keep us in your prayers. God is definitely in control. We feel that God has led us this far and this is just another step. We are not particularly discouraged, but encouraged that we are getting this close to being cancer free.
James 1: 2-3 says "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."
I guess we are learning patience!
Sounds like a great plan and I'm so glad that things seem to be progressing like they are. The radiation will take care of this, I'm convinced of that. Dad is on his way to being cancer free. The verse that you quoted is soo true! Keep the faith and be patient. God knows what he is doing. I love you guys! Have a safe trip home tomorrow
ReplyDelete...tattoos...does he get to design his own and pick the color? Just kidding. Happy to hear you are feeling encouraged! Prayers heading your way...
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be okay. They are the best and they are doing the best they can. I don't think you could be anywhere better.
ReplyDeleteYou have my empathy, truly. This has to be one the harshest ordeals a person can be dealt. I don't know how you do it - getting by day to day. Staying positive is sometimes pretty hard. I know God makes it easier. You know you have my prayer for your blessings and comfort.
I love you both very much. I know you'll make it through this. You both keep amazing me with your resolute attitudes. Keep that going.
Love,
Chris