Mike had his 18th radiation treatment this morning, which puts him halfway through the treatment timetable, sorta kinda. While the number of radiation treatments are half over, he still has his second and third chemo infusions ahead of him, and the cumulative effects from both kinds of treatments will make the second half much more difficult than the first half.
On a very positive note, the feeding tube is doing just what it's supposed to--letting Mike stay hydrated and nourished at healthy levels. We now have a good routine going with that 4x/day procedure, and it comes and goes by quickly each time. Terry gets to re-visit her high school chemistry lab skills, while Mike gets to play the large beaker. (It'll come to you, just wait).
A special thanks to Paul Schempp who subbed as Mike's driver all day Thursday. Terry really appreciated the break, and Mike appreciated having some extended time with Paul.
So, he'll get as much rest as he can this weekend and take his next chemo infusion on Monday. The 3 or 4 days after that will reveal whether he really is "over the hump" or still facing a long road ahead for the second half of the treatment schedule.
As always, the blog remains a constant reminder of how many people love us and support us as we go through this--so be sure to log on and post every chance you get.
mike and terry
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