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Posted 2021-06-23T15:30:08Z

Desert Exploration

My apologies for the double post! I realized this morning after posting that we were home that I completely forgot to post about our last SLC adventure! In keeping with the 1:1 treatment: adventure rule, this past weekend, we decided that the last adventure called for a special adventure. We decided to pack up our adventure gear and head toward the San Rafael Swell. We knew it would be hot, but so would SLC. It was 102* in SLC when we left. [...]

Posted 2021-06-23T15:05:41Z

Home! Sweet, Home!

HipHipHooray! It's so good to be back on Montana soil! 

Eric successfully finished his last radiation treatment yesterday (30/30!) and saw all of his physicians. His lab results continue to show that his body is handling chemoradiation treatment well. His care team remains impressed with Eric's ability to remain active throughout all of this.[...]

Posted 2021-06-20T15:10:55Z

28 Down, 2 to Go

28 radiation treatments down and 2 to go.

This past week started the final push in Eric's radiation treatment.  His last treatment in Salt Lake City is Tuesday, June 22nd and then he heads back to Helena. In an attempt to support Eric, and offer some distraction, last week family once again descended on Salt Lake City. Julie extended her trip to overlap with Mom and Dad flying in and my crew driving in from Oregon. It was HOT in Salt Lake and so we sought out water. We played in Mill Creek, collecting wish rocks and dipping in the cold water. Johnanna and Julie cooled us down by producing a kiddie pool and pool toys - perfect for hiding from the record heat. We also found the local pool and floated in the little lazy river. It was good to be together and we are excited for this phase of treatment to be complete![...]

Posted 2021-06-14T15:09:11Z

Staying the Course

Eric continues to do very well. His care team appears to be impressed with how well he is tolerating radiation and chemo. His energy levels fluctuate, but I think we have figured out how to manage it. His lab results continue to tell us that he is stable and maintaining levels within the proper ranges. [...]

Posted 2021-06-09T16:47:02Z

20/30; 2/3; 66.666666%

Eric has officially completed 20/30 radiation fractions and is currently at the 2/3 done mark!

He is continuing to do really well. His lab work continues to hold steady. Symptoms are well managed. His care team seems impressed with how well he is doing. Luckily no more incidents of cerebral edema. The radiation finally resulted in some hair loss, so Eric decided to shave his head to minimize the patchiness of radiation induced hair loss. Admittedly this was a tough stage. Eric's hair loss was emotional for both of us, and shaving was equally emotional. [...]

Posted 2021-06-04T20:06:16Z

Looking Forward

It seems weird to write this, but things in SLC seem to be going relatively smooth. Eric continues to have radiation treatments Monday through Friday and takes chemo every day. His body seems to be tolerating treatment as well as can be expected. It seems as if his side effects are minimal at this point in time and well managed. His lab work seems to be reacting the way his care team thought it would. So, things seem to be going well. [...]