This has been a day of ups and downs.....Dave is very fatigued from his chemo, and looks pale today. He was sick this morning but began to feel better as the day progressed.We had a 10:00 appointment with the radiologist this morning, who did the cyberkinfe on his back. It was to be a 1 month follow-up but Dr. Kelly is pushing to do radiation on Dave's brain, and has ordered an MRI for Monday. He told us that although the last scan showed cancer in 5 small areas of the brain, that might not be accurate, (since the scan is less specific than an MRI.)
According to him the cancer might be much more invasive, and preceeded to tell us some of the consequences of not dealing with it. Needless to say we are going to follow thru on the MRI, and Dave wants to do the radiation as well. I am concerned that it might have an effect on personality and cognition, but Dr. Kelly said no. I am still very fearful......I just can't seem to put into words why I feel as I do. It is however Dave's decision and I will stand by his wishes......I totally gave this day up to the Lord because it was far too much for me to carry.....
We had friends come over tonight with dinner......Joan, John, Jeannie, Ernie, Patty, and Bailie lightened the mood. We really had a good time talking and laughing. When they left I realized that we didn't talk about cancer once.....maybe that was the Lord's way of lightening the load and setting my sights to face another day!
Dave is such a blessing in my life and each day we spend together is a gift.
Blessings to all.......
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