Today I met the radiation Oncologist and his staff. They were all wonderful. I’m in really good hands. Next week I go in for CT Mapping of the tumor. Once mapped, the coordinates of the tumor are entered into the SBRT machine and will be ready for treatment. I have one more CT scan with contrast to do so the doctor has the latest image of the tumor. Doctors at two hospitals have been tracking this tumor for the last 9 or so months, so there is a plethora of imaging and data to work with.
A month ago I had lower back surgery. Simultaneously, I was also dealing with a different hospital /doctor group for my cancer. I have an inoperable tumor in my upper left lobe/lung. Juggling two critical health issues at the same time was more than enough for me to deal with. I haven’t posted as I have rarely left the house, hence, no new photos to post. I actually have a few from before surgery, but it’s tough to get past the circumstances of surgery, etc.
This morning I got a call from the doctor working on my cancer case. The two biopsies they took 10 days ago were NEGATIVE. This was the best news. Now things are in motion to treat the inoperable tumor with Targeted Radiation. Next week the the Radiation Oncology doctor from another clinic will be contacting me to schedule an intake exam and treatment schedule.
I’ve left out a couple of health related issues that have occurred in the past month; I’ve lost 35 pounds, kidney function dropped, etc.
Targeted Radiation has its own set of side effects. I feel good about handling just one treatment course. Had one or more of the biopsies been positive I would be facing chemo in addition to radiation.
I was so relieved to get the good news this morning; nearly in tears. My family and more have been so supportive these past few months;prayers, hugs, chicken soup….
My goal has been to stay alive and relevant for as long as is possible. Today’s news gives me hope that I still have work to do and things to photograph in this crazy world we live in.
Blessings to all,
Fred,
The wandering photographer
📷🎞️
For an itemized list see the homepage of my blog. Thought it would be fun to do an aerial shot of what is currently in my camera backpack.
Note: On my Gravatar, I mentioned I am a cancer survivor. Today I have updated that status. The cancer has returned ( so far, a 1″ tumor with cancerous tissue surrounding the tumor, in my upper left lung.) to the same place as last time. Surgery is out of the question this time around as the tumor is very close to a major blood vessel ( which caused problems last time). One more CT scan on Oct.2nd to get a fresher look at things before starting treatment, which of this writing will be Directed Radiation. Treatment may be more comprehensive as new imaging and tests are completed. Probably won’t know something substantive until early November. Doctors want me to get my back surgery completed before I move onto treating the cancer.
I plan on posting till early October, when appointments get a little crazy and distracting. ( Just a warning :-)).
And Light
Photo credit to my granddaughter, Madeleine. She is traveling around Europe with her family.
Committed to amplifying underground independent sounds.
We Live In A Dynamic Universe of Energy
Finding the Extraordinary in Ordinary, Everyday Life
The Dedicated Blog for Inga Maria Hauser
Taking Control... Learning Contentment
Street and Urban Explorer Photography
Just another WordPress.com site
The Truth Sets Us Free
A daily selection of the best content published on WordPress, collected for you by humans who love to read.
Street and Urban Explorer Photography
Child Abuse and the Occult
The Random Things We See
Street and Urban Explorer Photography
Bluestar2012's Photoblog 