This has been a long day for us. Waking up at 7am to eat breakfast, before heading out to his first radiation treatment of the day. Afterwards we went back to the hotel for Stevan to get another couple of hours of sleep before checking out of the hotel.
Yesterday after two rounds of radiation, Stevan had an appointment with Dr Lida Radfar, dentist, to give him an oral check up. He had to have his teeth check out in order to get put back on his monthly dose of Zometa (his bone hardening medicine). She said he had some gum disease and gave him a prescription of oral mouth wash to use over the next two weeks. Dr Radfar requested he come back today at 4pm for a deep root cleaning and get a cavity filled. She also is concerned about his three bottom front teeth. There appears to be some bone loss in his jaw there which could cause problems. She is going to watch it and have him come in for a cleaning every two to three months.
We picked up his script after checking out of the hotel and went to lunch. Not having anywhere to go and having to wait until his 2:30pm final radiation treatment, we went back to the Stephenson Cancer Center. They let Stevan lay down on a couch in the back for a couple of hours so he could sleep while we waiting for his turn. Afterwards, his forehead and around his eyes were really red and his brow slightly swollen.
We then headed to see Dr Radfar again. We had quite a wait to get in for her to begin working on him, and she was concerned about his redness on his face. But all is well with his teeth and she wants to see him every three months for cleanings.
Long road to the house but we made it. We will get lots of rest this weekend and I'm back to work next week. Yuck! I hate taking off... There will be twice as much for me to do next week for me to get caught up.
Thank you for the prayers throughout the past weeks. Stevan has follow up appointments with Dr Selby and Dr Herman in a month. Until then the plan is for him to take his chemo shots and bone infusion medicine in Paris this next month.
Us before Myeloma
Celebrating our 5 year Anniversary a few days early. Wow! We've both changed over the past few years.
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. My prayers continue. As an MM caregiver, I feel a special kinship with you. Cheryl
Hi Michelle, thanks for your supportive comment on my blog :) During this flu season and generally all the time, most people "just don't get it!" regarding our immune compromised situation. Myeloma especially is an immune system cancer, so we are at even greater risk of germs invading us :/ Hoping Stevan is feeling better and continues to battle and dominate Myeloma! I will read the details of your blog and learn more about his diagnosis, treatments and status. Eat well, stay well, think positive and do what your trusted medical team recommends... and he'll be in full remission in no time! Nice to meet you Michelle, Julie
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