First milestone...
15 January 2025Lois had her first radiation therapy yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. Prior to going down she was having a really good day, and was actually able to take a very small amount of food etc by mouth...and hold it down. This is a huge milestone.
She came back from radiation in some discomfort, which was to be expected, as the radiation is targeted to damage or destroy the DNA of the cancer cells, which will stop them from further growth.
Because it is what it, there is likely to be some associated inflammation and pain in the treated area. Also, as it is not an 'instant' cure, the death of the cancer cells, and their transition out of the body is likely to create some discomfort as well.
When we left, she was having her pain very effectively managed by the nursing staff, and appeared to be settling from the pain.
I want to be absolutely clear here; this is going to be a long-term fix, and is going to take time to deal with the situation.
I also want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, and from the rest of our family (Lois, Sam, Amy) all those who have donated so far in what is, I realise, a very tight time for us all. I am beyond humbled by the aroha and the support that people are displaying to us in our time of need. It has not, and will not go unnoticed.