Sam had a radiation treatment today and was cleared by his Radiologist to receive his third and final chemotherapy tomorrow, September 9th, barring any problem with his bloodwork. The next three - four weeks will be hell for Sam, but we have a frame of reference from the past two treatments and we know the danger signs.
His condition is stable but he has dropped a few more pounds - he's now 136 pounds. He has adjusted well to the new formula but had nausea and bloating this morning when he used the bolus method (injecting formula at a faster rate through a syringe) to consume 4 ounces of formula versus taking it more slowly through the pump feed. I have confidence that it's not the formula, and in a few more weeks he will be able to build himself back up to a healthy weight.
Dr. Osborn told us on Friday that it will take a while for his taste buds to regenerate (probably a month after radiation treatments end) and taste sensations will return at different rates. That will be an interesting experiment.
Sam is still having trouble with his voice, so he's not taking any calls, and is too weak and tired for visits, but he sends his love to everyone and asks for your continued prayers for strength.
Believing God will see him through,
Maddy
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Hi Maddy:
Just letting you know that I'm praying for you guys. It's weird when "good news" is that someone can get another chemo treatment.
Gloria
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