Sally's Post-Radiation Recovery

In response to many email inquiries, I have a bit of an update on Sally's condition since radiation has been completed. Our doctor has advised us that the recovery period for full brain radiation is 4 to 6 weeks.. After completing 2 weeks, the radiation nurse informed me that Sally is probably beyond the worst of the recovery period.. Never-the-less, Sally has required 24 hour care since returning home.. I need to help her get up, but then she is able to get around with the aid of a walker.. She has a good appetite, and sleeps well.
On April 11th, Sally had her first chemo treatment. She receives a treatment every 21 days for as long as these treatments are effective. It is a very minimal treatment lasting less than 10 minutes.. The most significant side-effect is extreme fatigue.. Since Sunday she has been sleeping 16 - 18 hours daily, getting up for 2 hours at each meal period.
On May 22nd, Sally has a return visit to Johns Hopkins for another evaluation of the effectiveness of these treatments. We will know better at this time just how well she is doing..
Again, we thank you all for your continued interest and kindness during this time...

Sally's Radiation is Completed!!

Sally completed her final radiation treatment this morning at 9:30AM...

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