Today, Mark received his 4th radiation treatment on the tumor near the pancreas. Right after our last treatment on Tuesday, Dr. Crittenden told us that she had to shave off some of the radiation beam for the 3rd treatment because the tumor had already shrunk more than expected. Mark is more sensitive to these treatments than most—He gets more nauseous, but he has also has a quicker response!
We knew something had changed because Monday night, when he rolled to his right side, he was able to stay there for awhile—he hasn’t done that in a long time.
Now, we wonder if the pain he has had in his upper abdomen since February has been caused by this tiny tumor pressing on the bile duct. The doctors always seemed baffled why his pain was there when the tumor in his liver was on his right side.
Everything seems to be moving in the right direction. Thanks for your loving support, faith and prayers.
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