Radiation Complete...for now...What's Next?

Mom completed 3 weeks of whole brain radiation last month. She had most of her hair on Easter, but by Mother's Day it was all gone except for a few hairs. Yesterday, May 16th, she shaved her head clean! She wears a blue knit hat most of the time, and has two head scarves. She bought a wig, but is waiting for a hair stylist to make some changes to it. Her head is still sore from the treatments and what not, so she isn't in a hurry to wear it.

She spent a few nights in the hospital last week and got home on Sunday (May 15th). Her oxygen was low, so they put her back on the oxygen machine at home. She has an appointment on May 23rd to determine where to go from here. Originally, the next step was to do a gamma knife (or cyber knife) procedure on the tumor on the back of her brain. Test results will reveal whether or not they will stick to that plan (which is what they hope to determine on the 23rd).

How can you help? Obviously, prayer is always welcome. If you'd like to drop off a meal for a family of 4-5 (my brothers and sister are home now) they would greatly appreciate that. Finally, Thad and I are hosting a moving sale this weekend and 10% of the money we raise will go toward my Mom (either for meals, head scarfs/hats, medical bills, etc). If you can, stop by and see us at: 1354 Carriage Lane Lake Villa, IL on Sat May 21st from 9-3pm.