FINAL WEEK OF TREATMENT UPCOMING

Week #6 of Radiation and Chemo is now complete. Leif heads into the final week of treatment on Monday.  This final week will consist of 3days of Radiation addressing the remaining tumor in ‘Boost Mode’. Chemo will continue this week also. Following this ‘33’ days of treatment will be a ‘4 week’ break in treatment. At the end of this break Leif will resume chemo [pill form] for 5 days out of the month for the remainder of the year. Leif is feeling the drain in strength [fatigue] which occurs during radiation chemo treatment.  Radiation builds up in your system and takes its toll. Leif has continued to exercise and walk. PT, OT, and ST therapies have continued throughout treatment. Leif is looking forward to finishing the radiation portion of treatment. Strength will return in greater amounts and fatigue will go after radiation. This week Leif has had more discomfort in the head area. This could be a result of the radiation boost mode. Some medications are stopping. The body is now going to have to rebuild Leif’s immune system. The immune system is now suppressed. Blood work and counts will continue this week. Leif’s attitude is good and he is staying hopeful for full recovery. Today Leif went to his church [4 Corners] and then spent the day will his children and sister’s family. Therapy is scheduled later in the week. Leif’s appetite is very good! Leif is including reading, PC work, devotions, and appointments in his daily schedule. Thank God for helping Leif through this struggle.

Blog Readers; Thank you for your steadfast support and prayers. Your prayers continue to announce to our God Leif’s needs. You have come to his aid at a time of great need. Thanks again.

Praises to our God

Written by Pop

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