From Lenina, Tristan's Mom
10/26/08
10/26/08
The course of treatment for this cancer will entail both Chemotherapy and Radiation. Tristan will have a medi-port implanted tomorrow through a surgical procedure which will accommodate his Chemotherapy regime. He will start Chemo either Tuesday or Wednesday of this week.
He will have 3 days of chemo, then 18 days off. We have to do at least 3 cycles of chemo, then an MRI will determine whether another course is needed. After chemo, we will start radiation which will be every day (Monday through Friday) for 4 - 6 weeks. The entire treatment plan will take several months, and of course several after that to recover from the harshness of the chemicals and radiation.
We are hopeful that Tristan can return to school next semester, but for the time, he will have home tutors for English and Math. We have had tremendous support from the school, community and friends. Thank you to all who are praying for his recovery...
He will have 3 days of chemo, then 18 days off. We have to do at least 3 cycles of chemo, then an MRI will determine whether another course is needed. After chemo, we will start radiation which will be every day (Monday through Friday) for 4 - 6 weeks. The entire treatment plan will take several months, and of course several after that to recover from the harshness of the chemicals and radiation.
We are hopeful that Tristan can return to school next semester, but for the time, he will have home tutors for English and Math. We have had tremendous support from the school, community and friends. Thank you to all who are praying for his recovery...
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