Harry had a very good day yesterday. He completed his radiation therapy and even got a diploma. We also saw Dr. Black, his medical oncologist. Harry will not have any treatments until after October 21st. They want his body to heal. We know for sure that the tumors and lymph nodes have shrunk. We have also been told that the radiation continues to shrink the disease for the next few weeks. So while we are looking forward to the break he does have an appointment with Dr, Jeanfreau on Oct 9th; Dr. Black on Oct 21st and Dr. Monsour on Oct 28th, with a round of blood work on the week of the 14th.
Harry even told me yesterday that Dr. Schuette said knows Harry is getting better because in his experience when women get better they get happy and when men get better they get grumpy (while Harry has not been grumpy - he has returned to having an opinion on everything, including telling me how I have put things in the house in the wrong place).
As for the sweating we were concerned about Dr. Black changed around his pain medication doses and we will see how that works, but he slept in the spare bedroom last night and for some reason - no sweating. Don't know why - but both of us were very happy about that.
He has not been eating as well because it is hard to swallow but like Dr. Black said yesterday - it did not take a week for the swallowing problem to come on so don't expect it to go away in a week.
So don't be surprised in the next few weeks if you see us out and about - that's what I am praying for and the preparation for round 2.
Love to all,
Mona & Harry
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Hey Mona, We were glad to hear that Harry is doing better. You two are in our prayers and we know that he will fight this disease. He has a good wife that is by his side and keeping his spirits up and that counts for so much!! We will continue to pray for you both and know that God hears all prayer. We love you guys and hope to talk to you soon. Haven't heard about Billy lately , we hope all is well with him and Ruby. God bless you both. Bonnie and Terry Fonseca
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