Yesterday, Dad met with Dr. Montejo, radiology oncology, to discuss and plan for his radiation treatment. As a part of that discussion, Dr. Montejo shared Dad’s latest PET (positron emission tomography) scan, which was taken November 24, 2015. Dr. Montejo stated that numerous “spots” have appeared in Dad’s scan. They are not only on/in Dad’s skin, but tumors have appeared in a lymph node (groin – right side) and his bones. The two most significant spots in his bones are his lower spine and his rib cage on the right. Dr. Montejo wanted to know if Dad had been experiencing any issues with his lower back, but Dad has not noticed any pain there. No cancer was seen in his organs.
We are extremely saddened by the news of these tumors, but grateful of the time and attention that Dr. Montejo gave to Dad in sharing the PET scan results and discussing ways to treat the tumors. Dr. Montejo spoke with Dr. Sokol, malignant hematology, and Dr. Ayala, bone marrow transplant (BMT), and communicated the radiation treatment plan to them. We are awaiting word from Dr. Ayala and Denise LaFave, transplant coordinator, about the current stem cell transplant schedule of activities, which are supposed to begin next week. We do not know if the transplant activities will be delayed or put on hold due to these new tumors.
Henry B. Plant Museum’s Victorian Christmas Stroll
Today, Dad went in for his radiation simulation. The simulation was done in preparation for the radiation treatment. Detailed imaging scans were done to show the exact location of Dad’s tumors. Treatment begins January 4th and runs throughout January. The phases of the current radiation plan are:
- Treat the internal tumors
- Treat the subcutaneous tumors (leg & arm)
- Treat the cutaneous tumors
Mom works incredibly hard, 24 hours a day, providing Dad the BEST care anyone can receive. She deserves more breaks than she gets the opportunity to take. This morning we took Mom to the Henry B. Plant Museum’s Victorian Christmas Stroll. She was able to experience a bit of that Christmas spirit we all need right now.
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