Well, as the title says, Dad has started his treatments. He had his first one on Monday, and another again today. He'll be continuing radiation treatments Monday to Friday for the next few weeks, and will also be taking oral chemotherapy pills 7 days a week during this time. Treatments end on the 14th of October, but the side effects might last another few weeks after that. About 4-6 weeks after treatments are finished Dad will have another MRI done to check on the tumor's response to all the drugs. Hopefully it will be good news, but that's a long way off right now.
So far Dad hasn't had too bad of a reaction. He's been feeling a bit nauseous and food doesn't taste very appetizing to him anymore. But I think other than that, he is handling the medication pretty well. From what the doctors have said, though, it will only get worse, which is expected. Hopefully it's not too bad. For now we are all taking things one day at a time, and are constantly praying for healing, comfort and strength. It's so good to know that so many friends and family are praying right along with us.
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Dana,
Thanks for keeping us up to date. I pray also for healing. May you and your family continue to feel God's presence as you walk this road and draw on his strength.
Diane
Dana
Thanks for all the hard work you in keeping us up to date. It is nice to be informed everyday especially when the distance is so great between us.At times like this it's difficult to be aorat from family. Gerald & Arkis and family you are always in my prayers and thoughts, I love you all
Hans
thanks dana for the posts - i know that you're very busy! we are praying that god will fill gerald with an extra dose of tolerance for the drugs and will give him strength to deal with the side effects that do come.
julie
Hi Folkerts family,
Thanks for the updates. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that the Lord would somehow meet you and be near to you and grant you peace in this uncertain time.
Peace,
Matt van Leeuwen
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. We pray for miracles of healing and an overflowing of peace.
God Bless,
Jenn (Hazeu) Eekhoff
What a wonderful gift you have to be able to set up a communication tool that can keep everyone connected to the family with updates and prayers, at a pace when you need encouragement. May God continue to give each of you strength and Gerald healing in the days and weeks to come.
Eva
Blessings Dana on you for informing us so well of Gerald's condition and how the family is coping with his state. I'm in the East until Tuesday evening and I often check this site to read what you share with us. There is not a morning or a day where I don't pray God to sustain Gerald and the family with long-staying resilience and bless you with His lovingkindness. Gerald,may you rest in the assurance of God's deep compassion for your suffering, of whatever form it takes. May you be blessed, one day at a time, with the gift of surrender and trust in His loving care, and the peace that comes with this. Arlis, may you find courage for the day and hope for the morrow in Christ and the Holy Spirit. Cling to Jesus in your moments of darkness and trust that the light of the Spirit will shine in you in those moments.
With love and care,
Raymond
Dear Dana,
Thanks for all the hard work you in keeping us up to date. It is nice to be informed everyday especially when the distance is so great between us.At times like this it's difficult to be aorat from family. Gerald & Arkis and family you are always in my prayers and thoughts, I love you all,
shalom,
Uncle Gerald (and family)))
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