Mom
met with Dr. Gore, her radiologist today.
Here are the basics of what they discussed.
1. First and foremost, Mom gained two pounds! And, it is not
water weight either. When I say that Mom has been doing an awesome job eating, I am not exaggerating.
2. Monday, March 12th Mom has an appointment in radiology. They will be making an aqua-plast of her back. Mom will lay in this mold every time she receives a radiation treatment. This ensures precision.
3. Friday, March 16th Mom will have a CAT scan done. This will give the doctors an idea of how the tumor is responding to the chemotherapy. The best news about this is that Mom may not have to drink Barium. She hates that stuff.
4. Tuesday, March 20th Mom meets with Dr. Ritch, her oncologist. I think this is a prep appointment for the next cycle.
5. Although the dates have not been set, yet, Mom will be receiving six weeks of radiation. She will be going in five days a week for about 15-20 minutes a session. That means 30 radiation sessions. Also, during this time, she will be receiving two more cycles of chemotherapy.
6. Dr. Gore said that during radiation, Mom will begin to experience some pain when swallowing and a thick-substance in her esophagus. This will be due to the tumor dying and cells sloughing off. They will be able to give her medication for the pain. And, it will be tolerable. I told Mom that whenever she feels a pang, to say to the cancer, "Take that, Sucker!"
2. Monday, March 12th Mom has an appointment in radiology. They will be making an aqua-plast of her back. Mom will lay in this mold every time she receives a radiation treatment. This ensures precision.
3. Friday, March 16th Mom will have a CAT scan done. This will give the doctors an idea of how the tumor is responding to the chemotherapy. The best news about this is that Mom may not have to drink Barium. She hates that stuff.
4. Tuesday, March 20th Mom meets with Dr. Ritch, her oncologist. I think this is a prep appointment for the next cycle.
5. Although the dates have not been set, yet, Mom will be receiving six weeks of radiation. She will be going in five days a week for about 15-20 minutes a session. That means 30 radiation sessions. Also, during this time, she will be receiving two more cycles of chemotherapy.
6. Dr. Gore said that during radiation, Mom will begin to experience some pain when swallowing and a thick-substance in her esophagus. This will be due to the tumor dying and cells sloughing off. They will be able to give her medication for the pain. And, it will be tolerable. I told Mom that whenever she feels a pang, to say to the cancer, "Take that, Sucker!"
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