First things first,
Betty had a good Christmas experience and was in good condition the next day also.
We saw the oncologist this morning. She will have a port inserted this Wednesday and a CT scan this Wednesday afternoon to gauge the size of the tumor now. They were able to get us in to see the radiologist this afternoon and supplied a bed for Betty to rest between appointments. The radiologist feels it will take about 5 weeks of radiation. She will be receiving chemo for the same 5 weeks. She will wear a fanny pack with an automatic pump to supply the chemo. It will be removed on Saturday and Sunday and reattached each Monday. The chemo and radiation go together. We will be taking turns with transportation. I hope Raymond will let himself rest occasionally.
We are thrilled with the care and consideration she was given today at the Brown Cancer Center.
Betty wants to feel better. We are hoping her appetite will begin to improve, but we have all heard tales of the ups and downs of treatment. I'm sure we are destine for just that, but for now she is determined to feel better.
Raymond shook the rugs again yesterday and insisted on cleaning the bathroom. Betty wanted fried okra on Christmas Eve. Raymond made that happen! He's a good guy folks!
By the way, Devona had sweatshirts made for all the grandchildren and great grandchildren that labeled them blessings. We took a family picture.
We are blessed,
The Boley Family
Sounds like you got some good news. We will be praying that things go well with putting the port in and when the treatments start. Glad that Betty enjoyed the Christmas holiday.
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