Post 23

Monday, April 4, 2016
Today was a good day! I can categorically say that without jinxing anything.
Every Monday is the consultation with the radiologist, Dr. Trupp, and later we have an appointment with the chemo doctor, Dr. Sayed Mahmood.
Today Dr. Trupp let us know that tomorrow will be Bob’s last regular radiation treatment, then starting Wednesday he will be flipped over onto his front and have the radiation from the sides for 3 days. Then Friday is his last day! Yay! We were sure it was another week after this, but Dr. Trupp said that it’s not that he’s being let off early for good behavior, just that it was the treatment plan. Personally, I think he took lessons from Montgomery “Scotty” Scott from Star Trek. In the Next Generation episode “Relics”, Scotty explains to Geordi that you NEVER let the Captain know exactly how long it will take to fix something. You always double the time, that way when it’s done early, you’re always the miracle worker.
When we went to our appointment with Dr. Mahmood, he was cheerful when he came into the room, joking with Bob, and talking about things other than cancer, and making good eye contact. I wonder if Dr. Trupp already filled him in? He seemed pleasantly surprised and as delighted as we at the news about the ending of the radiation. He said that Bob would then have the chemo through Friday and then would be off for about 5 or 6 weeks (same as he and Dr. Trupp have said from the beginning) so the radiation can continue to work. Then he will order scans (well, one of them will) to determine the results of the combined treatments. Then we’ll go back to the surgeon.
On Thursday, I’m going to make a few Angel Food loaves and take them in to both appointments. I told the group we see everyday in the waiting room at Dr. Trupp’s that on Bob’s last day we’re going to celebrate! I’ll give one also to the front desk ladies, the finance girl Emily, and Lisa and Kelly (and Dr. T) in the back to share.
Then I’ll give one loaf to the front desk ladies and the other in the chemo room at Dr. Mahmood’s office.
Everyone has been angels to us, and it’s easy to make.
Thank you for continuing to follow our journey. We’re not there yet though! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, for sharing and caring.
God bless, and thank you.