A long road ahead

Apparently when you have a brain tumor, this gets you curb side service at the Southwest Cancer Center. I walked in, checked in and they were already ready for me before I finished my paperwork. They took me back and I met with some of my "team" and I feel good knowing I am in fantastic hands with this particular group of folks.

I met with my radiation oncologist Dr. Torres and found out that I will be receiving a combination of chemotherapy and radiation treatment over the next six weeks. This was a bit of a surprise to learn about because originally the plan was to most likely just have radiation every day for 6 weeks. I half expected this though from the studies that I read that were provided to me from my neurosurgeon Dr. Baronia.

Despite having this on the back of my mind, it does not make the news any easier to process. There are a million emotions running through my head and frankly it is going to take some time to adjust. I'm less than thrilled at the aspect of chemotherapy, but my chances of overall improved outcomes are significantly higher with it versus radiation alone. My doctor appointment schedule has gone from two appointments this week to 4 and I suspect that I will have an entire line of appointments laid out each day here pretty soon.

I am scheduled to meet with a counselor tomorrow morning and then I will go in for my radiation simulation test on Thursday morning and meet with the chemotherapy specialist (Dr. Figeroa) Thursday afternoon. Continued prayers and good vibes are much appreciated as I am in for a rough road over the next 6 weeks but I am bound and determined to beat the socks off this thing. I'll update again once I meet with the chemotherapy oncologist (if there is any new information). Thank you all who have provided kind words and meals to Jeramy and myself over the past few weeks. I have not been able to say personal thank you's as much as I wish I could, but know that we are so incredibly grateful to have you all in our lives.