Radiation almost Done!

I have just two more radiation treatments and that phase of my treatment will be over with. Although the actual radiation treatment is painless and relatively quick, the side effecte of chronic fatigue is getting very tiresome. Having a total lack of energy is difficult to deal with. To further compound the problem, I found out last week that I am also suffering from hypothyroidism (i.e. the thyroid gland is not producing sufficient amounts of hormone). According to the doctor, his is probably an unrelated condition to my brain cancer, and is easily treatable by taking anoher pill each day, which I began last week. Symptoms of this are also fatigure, so it is understandable on why I have felt so tired. With the radiation ending tomorrow, and his hormone supplement, I am praying my fatigue will disipate in another week or so.

I have another meeting with my oncologist next week to discuss what comes next. I believe the plan is to take a 1 month haitus from the chemo and then restart at double the current dose at the end of 30 days. New imaging will be done in the near future to see what the current state of the cancer is.

I spend most of my day in scripture and prayer. When not doing that, Caren and I continue to run lots of errands each day relating to the building of our new home which we plan on moving into in late March. We are excited about the move and it certainly has proven to be a pleasent distraction from my health issues. We coninue to see small blessings nearly every day in the midset of this 'storm', and remain convinced that if we remain faithful and obedienet, the Kindom will be served through this trial. His transforming power is certainly working in both of us.

Thanks to all for any and all your prayers, they contiue to sustain us. May God richly bless you all.

Love, John and Caren