Well, either they didn't look at the CT scan on Friday, or they didn't see any change...because...no one seems to be shocked at what it showed...I have to remember this is all in God's timing and not mine!
What they did on Friday was put this wet thing over his face...it looked kind of like bee's wax type material...it stretched and as it dried it stayed in the form of his face and head...there are big eye, nose and mouth holes so it's not too claustrophobic. Now they will use the image take in the scan to pinpoint the exact location that the radiation is needed and he will have to wear that mask during every treatment. The more precise the radiation, of course, the less chance of damaging other parts of the brain while shrinking the tumor. Tomorrow we have an appointment with the Oncologist at LB and we're told he will give us a prescription for the chemo pill. They told us that it is pretty likely that after a few treatments Jeff will be more tired and lose hair...but they don't anticipate him being too ill...so we are thankful for that. Another thanksgiving is that he only needed 1 anxiety pill yesterday...so...his stress level is leveling off. Our prayer would be that he is able to get past the thought of what this tumor could do to him and try to focus more on what God is going to do through this tumor! We actually had a great weekend just spending time with Zack, Laynee and then last night our city put on a block party for the 4th and we met my parents and Laur to watch the fireworks show. Even through this valley...we see the hand of God and feel blessed in many ways!!!!
MORE ON THE BUCCOWICH FAMILY: Susan is home now, but has surgery scheduled for the 8th or 9th of July...she had breast cancer last year and had that surgery last July 11th...very ironic...the doctors are pretty sure that the breast cancer is not related to her tumor...we still don't know if hers is malignant or benign. Please continue to keep them in your prayers too. THANKS!!!
~Jayne~
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Love you all. I would think that is a good thing that they did not see fit to get back to you. Keeping you in our prayers here and in our church circle.
Dear Jeff and Jayne and family,
First of all you have all been in our thoughts and prayers for the last few weeks but unfortunatly our computer crashed and we were unable to get in touch. We pray that this valley will soon turn into a Mt. top of health for all of you. Congrats to Zach for graduation and with such impressive grades. Keep up all the hard work. We send our love and thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do we would be more than happy to do what we can.....after all family sticks together .....especially ours. Please say hi to eveyone there and know that we love you and will always keep you close in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Derrick, Shari, Jessica, Michael and Cameron (You know those relatives that you don't see near enough and live somewhere up north)
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