Today we had the consult with Dr. H., the Radiation Oncologist at Shaw Cancer Center. She could see a couple areas that she thinks are causing the pain in Doug's left hip. When Doug's hip was radiated last November, he got excellent pain relief then, so we expect good results this time too. We really like Dr. H and her excellent staff - it was good to see them but we'd rather see them some other place. Doug starts radiation this Wed, and it will be a short course. Since there will be no sensitive tissues (like bowel) in this field, the radiation can be given in larger daily doses. Could be as few as five treatments, but we won't know for sure until Wed.
We are so thankful that Doug has not had any fractures from any of his bone lesions, and this time he has been able to endure the pain without taking any pain meds. Our spirits are high and both of us feel so blessed, especially for God's timing. We have sold our house, and Doug should be pain-free for the moving process into the 'new' lower maintenance house. We have peace of mind.
Love to all.
"You Lord will keep in
perfect peace all who trust in You, whose thoughts are fixed on You." Isaiah 26:4
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