Leif has now
completed ‘5’ weeks of radiation/chemo treatment. Leif works hard at staying
strong and keeping the right attitude. Leif continues to eat right and exercise. Walking
distances area are now at 1 mile plus. Exercises also are in areas in addition
to the physical. OT and ST Therapies help with the adjustments to deficits
which remain at this time. Cognitive sharpness and sustained focus are goals of
ST and OT Therapy. Professional Therapy
is a big-big plus. Leif’s reaction time continues to improve. [Praises!] Changes
are in store for Leif as he goes into week ‘6’ of treatment. The radiation
portion of treatment will go into ‘boost mode’ this week. This means that the
IMRT Beams Intensities will be increased in specific areas of the brain tumor.
These specific targets are located deep in the remaining tumor area. The goal
is to ‘knock out’ the ability of the tumor to replicate and grow. Leif has had
some stomach pressure of late. Headaches are low grade #1. Incision area pains
are present on occasion. We pray that these go in the course of healing.
Deficit improvements are our prayer petitions unto the Lord. Blood work is done
on Tuesdays. This Tuesday Oncology will check the ‘blood counts’. These tests
are indicators of the immune system status. When taking chemo and radiation the
immune system is suppressed. Staying healthy during treatment is paramount.
Leif feels that he is blessed because of his healthy state at this time during
the treatment. Church friends have been there for Leif. Leif attended his home
church today and enjoyed the timely message and worship. Leif then spend the
day with friends and his family, Abigail and Luke.
Blog Faithful;
Thanks for lifting up Leif in your prayers. The battle has been long and you
have remained on the battlefield. I and the family ‘Salute ‘your faithful steadfast
faith and action in prayer. Praises unto our ‘God and King’.
Written by Pop
[Additional input
from Leif]
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