Hello All,

Here’s an update on how mom is doing with radiation therapy. Today is her 7th day of treatment (out of ten). Radiation will end by October 17. So far she has had minimal side-effects  from the radiation (yeah!), and only a few from the medications she is taking. Side-effects from the radiation are usually delayed and accumulative, so we’re still praying that  over the next few weeks will produce minimal symptoms. She has been praying that God will shield her good brain tissue during treatment, and discovered a few days ago that the actual amount of radiation only lasts about sixty seconds. The other 5-6 minutes consists of positioning her and her mask accordingly.

Yesterday, Mom and Dad met with the Radiation Oncologist, and her Lung Oncologist – things seem to be on track. After the radiation treatment ends, she will have one week off and then start IV Chemo on October 25. Her oncologist stated that she will be receiving a total of four infusions of IV Chemo + Immunotherapy each of them 21 days apart. So if all goes according to schedule, she will be finished with the Chemo infusions on December 27, fingers crossed! The treatment plan after that is still being decided depending upon her reaction to the Chemo. The doctor will continue to monitor her blood tests and CT I scans to evaluate her progress. Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. Mom appreciates all of your posts, texts, cards and prayers.

We are continuously praying for the treatments to work to shrink the tumors both in her brain and her lungs. Also praying minimal or at least manageable side-effects from the treatments. Mom continues to remain positive and upbeat and relies on God to carry her though this. Below is another song that has been particularly speaking to her through this portion of her journey. Thanks again for all of the support and prayers. We will continue to update you on her latest progress.