We got into Houston last night (we knew it was big, but didn't know it was the fourth largest city in the country--but we believe it now). Kris picked us up last night at the airport and got us to our hotel and to our appointment today, as well as some other runninge for us--Thank you Kris!!
Today, we saw Dr Cox. We really like him. He said he has treated 30+ patients with Lymphoma with similar tumors resistant to chemo. We are proceeding with the process to begin the Proton Radiation. He feels there is a very good chance the tumor will resolve with the Radiation. Even though it is Proton as opposed to the conventional Radiation, there will still be a risk of damage to his heart, so we welcome your prayers.
Also, he will still need a Stem Cell Transplant after the Radiation,as Lymphoma is a systemic disease. We are not sure when the transplant will happen, nor where--it could be Rochester or Texas. So Michael has a long way to go, but the news today was good.
The first step today after the decision to proceed was to start the simulation that will map out the angles and exact areas to be treated. Hopefully, he will start on December 1, which will be one week from tomorrow. Dr Cox said Michael could go home until it begins, so Melissa got us on a flight HOME tomorrow evening. Before we go, Kris will help us check up some long term housing options for when we come back.
Thanks so much for following with us and thanks so much for your prayers.
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Also, he will still need a Stem Cell Transplant after the Radiation,as Lymphoma is a systemic disease. We are not sure when the transplant will happen, nor where--it could be Rochester or Texas. So Michael has a long way to go, but the news today was good.
The first step today after the decision to proceed was to start the simulation that will map out the angles and exact areas to be treated. Hopefully, he will start on December 1, which will be one week from tomorrow. Dr Cox said Michael could go home until it begins, so Melissa got us on a flight HOME tomorrow evening. Before we go, Kris will help us check up some long term housing options for when we come back.
Thanks so much for following with us and thanks so much for your prayers.
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Glad to know you have made the trip to TX and really like the doctor there. Great news you get to return home for a few days to enjoy the Thanksgiving holidays. You are richly blessed and have much to be thankful for. We are great prayer warriors and will continue to lift your family up in prayer to our Almighty God. I will reach out to you next week to talk when you are settled in TX. For now, enjoy each other and praise the Lord for a new direction. Blessings! Kathy Hicks
ReplyDeleteBrenda, Jerry has been keeping me informed on all that's going on and Richard and I want you to know that we will continue to hold up Michael and your family in prayer.God bless, and have a Blessed Christmas. Toni, Richard and Emmy Phalp
ReplyDelete(This is Toni had to use emmy's email >.<)