An informational day today. The neuro-radiologist said he recommends high dose radiation at 20-30 min. a day five days per week for 6 weeks. The pathology report shows the tumor is a glioma anaplastic astrcoytoma grade 3 but still looks like it has gliomablastoma multiflorme grade 4 tendencies. It is imperative to treatment to know the difference, as they are treated differently. The grade 3 does not respond to chemo, while the grade 4 does. So Chris gets a CT scan tomorrow (Wed.) to ready himself for the start of radiation treatments. The plan is to go ahead with that. They will have to make a mask for Chris that he will wear at every radiation appointment so that the treatments will be precisely accurate each time. While we are waiting for the pathologists report, things will be moving and Chris needs to start treatment.
Chris was told he would probably be very fatigued near the end of treatments. He may have unusual hair loss (patches), but it would grow back. Skin may become very sensitive where the radiation is administered. There is the possibility for not feeling well.
We asked about incorporating other agents to fight this. The Dr. said that radiation is the best course of action at this time. The Dr. also consults with a team of specialists on what is the best for Chris and his type of tumor. We are confident that they are doing the best for Chris at this time.
We thank you for your thoughtful and continuous prayers. There is a battle on and we need to be surrounded with the right armor.
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You are not alone in your battle. Our prayers are still with you and I am standing on His promises for Chris and the family.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
As you know, the Lord has provided so much truth about how to live in his Holy Word. You may have already done this for Chris. Please read James 5:14. More prayer in obedience to His Word would help you to know that everything has been done according to it. Our prayers will continue for his future to be full of God's strength and mercy during treatments.
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