We met with our radiation oncologist today, and really like the guy (Dr. Wynne - like that name!). We asked lots of tough questions about the various treatment options folks have told us about (shout out to Sarah Corbett Morgan & Neeta Rowe). We are going to meet the other half of the oncology team on Monday, but are relieved to feel a plan coming into shape.
The cancer is a bad one, but the treatment itself is one of the most mild treatments of all the cancer treatment protocols. Another upside is that brain cancer is not a physically painful thing to experience when it's happening to you.
We are going to start working on setting up a system for helpers and meals and dates with 'The Dale' over the weekend, probably have things running in that department in the next week or so.
It's a tough road for sure, but Dad is being a total champ. He's going to have to cut back on the Gateau au Chocolat, ginger ale and other sugary stuff but otherwise today was a step forward. Megan's idea is a trip to Norway for Christmas. My friend Laura says just take trips. Dad has mentioned Hawaii.
We are happy to be blessed with time to share experiences and make new memories with Dale.
Thanks as always for the prayers and patience and love and cards, etc.
Mark & Patty
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