Today was really a pretty good day considering. Our first stop was at the radiation oncology clinic where Brian had his "simulation" appointment where they made his radiation mask and they marked his "tattoo". He only got one on his chest and it's only a line with a piece of tape. I know he was hoping he could have my name tattooed on his chest (NOT). He thinks he's more manly now. :o) Then down to the PET scan, where I sat for two LONG hours waiting for him, but it went fast for him which is what was important. Then we were off to the chemotherapy doctor, which I thought went better than I expected. Brian will only receive a small dose of chemo on Mondays. The chemo is mostly done to help the radiation do its job better. The best news I heard was that he probably won't lose his hair. Not that it mattered to him, but it's just nice that he won't look like a cancer patient as much. They stressed heavily on the "eat nutritious meals and exercise, even if you don't feel like it." I am more confident now then ever that Brian will sail through all of this, as he doesn't let anything get him down, and knowing him, he won't let any grass grow under his feet. This will be a great chance for me to maybe drop a few pounds and get healthier.
Our start date for all this is March 10, two weeks from tomorrow. The schedule is chemo on Mondays, and radiation Monday through Friday. He will have treatments for 7 weeks. So we will be living in Ann Arbor Monday through Friday and then coming home on weekends. We have a whole two weeks off now from doctor's appointments, so that will be nice. Maybe for two more weeks we can have a little normalcy. We are ready. Brian is ready to fight this and WIN!! Stay tuned . . . .
Glad to hear there is a game plan in place! :) You sound like a great team, you can do this!
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that they are all on board and getting the ball rolling! I remember when Caleb got his little dots on his back for his radiation and he would tell Will "Look I am 6 and I have 2 tattoos already." He is watching over you and Brian I just know it and Brian will kick his cancer like a soccer ball I have no doubts! Praying for you all and if you need anything please let me know!
ReplyDeleteGood news that it is all getting started. Also good news about the hair. That was the most traumatic part of the whole thing for me and I don't think it matters if your a man or a woman that part is hard. I wish you and Brian all the best. Be strong and just know that losing this fight is not even an option. You are in my thoughts a lot lately as it all hits close to home for me!
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