Enjoying the scenery

Wednesday, November 20:  Nanette went to Huntsman at Day Break for her usual radiation treatment.  Then we took her to the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake for an appointment with Dr. Colman, the oncologist.  Some weeks had passed since she saw Dr. Colman.  Both Sean, the PA, and the doctor assessed her treatment results so far and were pleased with her progress.  Her lab results continue to be exactly where they want them to be.  She is responding well to her medications and has had few side effects.  The headaches she was experiencing are being managed with a slight increase in the steroids.  Her fatigue is well within the range expected with her treatments.  Side effects from the treatment have probably peaked at this time so she may be on the downhill side of the radiation/chemo regiment.  Both Dr. Colman and Sean were encouraged by her sweet disposition, her positive attitude, and her general good health and lack of serious side effects.  Again, they told us that statistics are just statistics and don't take in to account her young age and determination. This cancer, glioblastoma, is one of the more uncommon brain tumors and only 16% of the total brain tumors being treated in the US.  Nanette looks good, remains optimistic and grateful for all your prayers, thoughts and concerns.  Walter Winchell once said "An optimist is a man who is chased up a tree by a lion but enjoys the scenery anyway."  Nanette is our "optimist".