Measure up for radiation treatment

  • Den
    Den
  • September 13th, 2024
  • 8 Comments

I was measured up for radiation treatment yesterday (12 Sept). Radiation treatments start 23 September, 2024. I will have round 30 radiation treatments, 5 days a week over 6 weeks (23 September – 1 November). I am expecting to have a consult with a medical oncologist (chemotherapy) soon and start a cycle of chemo before the radiation starts. Chemo will be concurrent with radiotherapy. The good news is that radio and chemo have a good chance of curative result. Some of the molecular pathology is back and reveals that the cancer has epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which means that targeted therapy can be used after combo radiation/chemo as additional “clean up”.

Hopefully I will be over the treatment and side effects in time for Christmas festivities!

  2. Peter Gyenes (Private)

    Peter Gyenes (Private) says:

    Thanks for the update Dennis.
    Good luck with the treatment.
    We wish you all the best,
    Judy and Peter

    • Den

      Den says:

      Thanks Peter and Judy. I need luck and well wishes. I think that it will be a rough ride. Hope to se you at the Centric Christmas party.

  3. Mary Fogarty

    Mary Fogarty says:

    Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, Dennis. Really glad the prognosis is so positive!! Also happy to help out as a driver or any other way I can support you and David.

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    • Den

      Den says:

      Thank you Mary. Well done registering and commenting! You ar on the transport list too. Thanks for that

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    martinklaasee says:

    Thanks for the update, Dennis. This is a great way to communicate.
    Sounds like intense treatment, but with a good outcome which is great.
    Jim also says to please add him to the Uber list. 😉
    We can help with anything else too.
    I’m very good at dishing out hugs… and I won’t wait for you to ask for one either. 🤗
    Lots of love. M+J

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  5. csaborio@scorpiotek.com

    csaborio@scorpiotek.com says:

    Hey Den, thanks for sharing this…the radiation treatment sounds tough, but at least it’ll be over in six weeks. If you need rides to and from the hospital, Danny, Rana, Peter, Dimi and myself can help out…or with anything at all, just give us a yell. (great news about treatment wrapping up by xmas!!) 😘

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    • Den

      Den says:

      Thanks Danny, Rana, Peter, Dimi, and Christian. I expect to be ok for the first 3 weeks then I think a pick up after treatment would be good. In the last couple of weeks deliver and pick up might be needed if fatigue is strong. I have added you guys to my transport roster list. Love Den.

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