The radiation treatments are very quick and painless. The entire visit to the Brown Cancer Center can take less than a half hour.
Betty is sleeping a great deal, but is getting along fine with the chemo that she carries with her in a fanny pac.
We should finish this phase of her treatment around Valentine's Day. After that, we don't know.
Raymond has a CAT scan Monday.
Raymond peeled potatoes last night while watching the evening news. We had a great meal and Betty tried her best to eat some of everything offered.
I guess that sleep is important for Betty. That is sometimes the best medicine--to get plenty of rest. Prayers will be with all of you as Raymond is facing a CAT scan to see what is going with him. Pray that all will go well for Betty this week-end.
ReplyDeleteSandy,
ReplyDeleteHello – my name is Melissa Deaver and I am the Digital Communications Manager for University of Louisville Hospital and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
Your blog posts showed up in some of the web information we track whenever the Brown Cancer Center is mentioned online.
After reading so much of Betty & Raymond’s story already – with both tears and smiles – I just had to take a moment to reach out to you and say that this is such a beautiful journal you’re keeping on them. What special people they are...and what a loving family they have in you all. You all are very blessed to have such a loving bond.
I want to say that I am truly sorry Betty is in need of our services, but I am so glad she’s coming here and we are able to care for her. If I can ever do anything for them, you or any of your family members while you’re here, please let me know. My direct work line is 502.217.8333 or you can email me at Melissde@ulh.org. I always will do my best to help.
Also, I would love to stop by sometime and say hello when she’s here for treatment, if possible. I know those 20-23 treatments can get tiresome, so I’d love to make her visit as good as possible by just letting her know I care.
She’s on a tough journey – especially with the added worry of Raymond’s health (I pray his CAT scan has good results). I will continue to follow your journey. Just please know that I am here rooting for them and for all of you in her loving circle.
All my best,
Melissa