Michael’s First Week of Radiation and More Doctors Appointments

Michael made it through his first week of Radiation. He has been getting a headache each day about an hour or so after his treatment. His radiation oncologist has ordered a brain MRI to be on the safe side. He is getting tired still. Other than that, he has no real side effects from the radiation. Michael’s hair is slowing starting to grow back.

Friday we had a day full of appointments again. This morning we had his 2 week follow up for his gallbladder surgery with the general surgeon. She said everything looked good and we would not have to come back to see her unless he had any other problems, so that was a good report.

We also had an appointment with his neurosurgeon. Nothing but good reports from him. He said he was amazed at how well Michael is doing. Michael still has his nerve lose in the back of his legs and in his small toes. That is tolerable. The main thing is he is walking and able to do just about anything. That is all that counts.

After that, we went imaging center to have his MRI of the brain. The doctors would rather be safe than sorry with the headaches Michael is having. His radiation oncologist called us later in the evening and said the films look good. We will continue to track his headaches and see if we can figure out what is causing them.

We want to thank everyone for their continued help and support. And thank you for all your continued prayers.