Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Hismones 1/21/25

Back home after 7:15 A.M. "SpaceOar/Fiducial Marker Placement" surgery. https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/about-placement-fiducial-markers-and-rectal-spacers-radiation-therapy-your-prostate The surgeon placed three "seed" markers in my prostate and then injected gel between prostate and rectum to create space so that radiation doesn't damage the rectum (apparently a very bad collateral damage outcome). Procedure was actually less than 15 min. Next step is CT scan for radiation targeting, then weekday sessions of about a minute or less. It looks like I'll be closely connected to the oncologist's facility until early April. Thanks to all for prayerful support.

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  1. Just want you to know your KY sister-in-law is reading your blog. Keep the faith, Debbie

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    1. Thank you! "CT Simulation" is next Tuesday the 28th at 12:30 P.M. This scan will set up a consistent position for me to be placed in each radiation session. A college friend did his treatments recently without any side effects, so we'll see! Lots of friends praying. --Jim

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  2. You got it, Jim! And you don’t, God by your side does.❤️ Praying for your treatment and complete healing!

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  3. “And if you don’t”

    ( It would not let me edit my forgotten word! lol)

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