Praise be! We just got the report of Lee's CT scan from the oncology doctor, The scan shows that Lee's tumor has reduced 50%. Praise be to God! The doctor said that this was unusual because most people did not reduce by that percentage after 6 treatments. Lee will continue for another six treatments and then another scan. They also said they would probably not have to do the radiation because it would scar his lung.
Since his treatments are every two weeks, the therapy will most likely extend until the middle of September before another CT scan. It is so good to know that radiation is most likely not going to be part of his therapy. We had been told originally that it would follow the chemo and that there would most likely be ten weeks with radiation therapy each day Monday-Friday. We were debating how we could handle that at Duke. So.......as of now, that may be something we do not have to be concerned about.
Lee's youngest son, Doug came up last night, and they left at 6:00 this morning for the long drive and long day at Duke. Today is Doug's birthday and I am so glad they get to spend it together! I told Doug that this had to be the best Birthday present! He agreed! It is hard for me and the children to contain our excitement upon hearing this great report. Now let's continue praying for that tumor to shrink, shrink,. shrink!
Thank you for all your prayers, concerns, cards and phone calls. We feel your love and your support has been encouraging.
More Later...................................................Brenda
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