It has been an eventful couple of weeks for this Cancer Champion. The last update was regarding a Dr's visit they were going to have to make on their way back from seeing a new grand-baby. That Dr's visit led to 2 rounds of Radiation on Rick's back. It was an extremely difficult decision for my parents to make (to opt for this treatment). It is not a treatment plan/option that any of the Dr's had ever discussed with them previous and all of the sudden - they were being asked to make this huge decision in just a matter of 24 hours. The information provided gave them information on how - by them doing this treatment - it would alleviate some of the pain/stress that was in the broken back area. That is the only area that the radiation was concentrated. One (of many) reasons given as to why this would be good - was because that was where they discovered the problem...so they knew that the bones in that area were already a problem - why not help them?!? So - that is exactly what they did. Last week - Rick ended up going in for the two rounds of radiation and this proved to be a little harder on him than the chemo. He was still a CHAMP - but got nauseous and really tired.
While in Salt Lake - they also did another bone marrow biopsy to see where his numbers are at this point. So - they will have a starting point when transplant time comes on how much they really need to do for him. We are waiting for those results.
I am pretty sure that Big Rickie is wishing he didn't come back to Logan - because this week - he was dragged to the dentist for a cleaning - to learn that he needed a couple of wisdom teeth pulled. So - that happened the other day - POOR GUY! I guess when it rains - it pours...right :)
Now - we play the waiting game again. We are now waiting to hear when he needs to be in Salt Lake again for them to start harvesting his stem cells/bone marrow for cleansing to prepare for the transplant. We are praying to hear that news in the next couple days. Again - thank you to ALL for your thoughts, prayers, words, and love at this time. It is such a strength!
Please don't forget to help if you can...every little bit helps!
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