Yesterday was Dr. Fields appointment day. He sat us down and talked to us once again about the treatment plan for radiation, which will start on Monday June 16th. He made sure we understood that we could still not do radiation and Stephanie would have between a 5-10% chance of the cancer not coming back (in his estimation). He said that due to the positive lymph node, the size of the tumor, and the fact that it had invaded the nerves he very strongly suggested radiation to continue treatment of the cancer.
We also met Amy who will be the one doing the therapy every day. We got the schedule, which is 32 treatments long and will be complete on the day after our second anniversary.
This is the last time for at least 3 weeks that we will see Dr. Fields, he is having his own surgery on Tuesday (the day after Stphanie's skin graft). He will be out for at least that time and maybe longer. But he told us not to worry, seems my beautiful wife is famous there in the radiation oncology department, and everyone knows her. So we will be able to talk to people that are familiar with her case, and if need be find someone that can relay questions to Dr. Fields (he didn't give us his cell number, unlike Dr. Pou, but he is still an excellent doctor, and the best they have for head and neck cancer). We continue to pray daily for Stephanie's recovery from both the surgery and her future recovery from the radiation.
Life updates....
2 months ago
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Praying for recovery for Stephanie and strength, patience and compassion for Warner.
I marked June 16 on the calendar, but we're praying NOW!
You do have a nice glow.....tehe.
Addie just started baby food too! She is currently enjoying the squash - you may want to check it out. I hope your end results are a lot cleaner than hers if you get my drift. I did taste the baby applesauce, and it tasted pretty good. We love you both and hope to see you soon! We are praying for you, and the family pretty much thrives on your posts. Your Aunt Joan will call when you've posted to make sure we have read it - most of the time we already have. One of my youth, also named Stephanie, has been reading it too - you are encouraging ppl and you didn't even know it.
Yeah so y'all don't know me :), but Emily has been awesome to keep us informed about her friend "geo" from college. :) I just wanted to let you know that you've got all sortsa folks praying for you in Memphis. There are SO many ways you are being used by the Lord to touch people's lives who you may never even meet. I'm so thankful for your faithfulness during this time and the ways God is using you. Still praying confidantly and specifically! :)
--Abbey
checking in with you and so happy to hear that you can actually taste your food! we think of you everyday along with Vicki and others on our hearts.praying for complete and speedy healing for you.
Wayne and Becky
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