Cheryl had a much better day today even though she is still experiencing a lingering headache. The nurses all took note of her improved color and general appearance. She was able to eat three full meals and her nausea has substantially cleared up. She enjoyed talking to several friends and family members on the phone. To see and hear her chatting away on the bed, you would never know the seriousness of what she is facing.
The preliminary results of her lumbar puncture looks good, though they are still waiting the cytology report to declare the spine clear of any disease. She had her mammogram today, but don't yet have those results either. She had her third radiation treatment today and thus far does not seem to be suffering any ill effects from it.
When Dr. Burke came by today, he explained to her that the brain lining is also being effected by the cancer and the fluid that this produces is part of the cause of the headaches along with the tumors. If she continues to progress, he anticipates letting her go home on Friday but neither she nor I want her to leave the hospital before she is ready.
Please continue to be in prayer that the radiation treatments will be effective at destroying the tumors and giving her relief from her headaches.
So glad for the good news on your feeling better, Cheryl. I felt so bad for you after talking to you Wednesday. Being nauseated is the worst feeling! I pray that the Lord will relieve all your pain and surround you with His wonderful presence throughout this trial and heal you as only He can do. Love you.
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful that you are feeling better, Cheryl! Don and I are praying for the radiation to hit its mark and destroy the tumors in the brain, for relief from the pain and nausea, and for your complete healing from cancer.
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Cathi
We also continue to pray for your continued progress and healing. Our prayer is that your pain and nausea be releived and that the Lord guide the doctors to the right treatments. Love you!
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