Day 8, 9 and 10

Day 9 was cancelled because they were having trouble getting the proton beams into the gantry-whatever that means. So Todd made 3 separate trips to the center. Now this will push us into the next week. They will not do 2 treatments in one day on him. Day 10, which was Friday was his first 6:40 appointment. He said it was early but it went faster as he did not have to wait as long.

This week Todd spoke with 2 other pituitary Brain Tumor patients. One was a lady was about his age and had a rather large tumor that was behind and pushing on her optic nerves. Her physicians removed a large part but did not get all of it, she had another surgery to get the rest. Now her tumor is starting to spread to her brainstem. She is more than 1/2 way done with proton therapy. The other person was a 50+ year old man, he has a pituitary tumor behind his optic nerves/eyes as well. I am glad that Todd is starting to talk to other people-it is nice to know he is not alone.

All patients go on about the treatment that they have received from the staff at the Proton Center. I am so thankful that these people understand. It makes it easier to leave each week.