Conan met with the radiation oncologist on Tuesday. The doctor said he had studied the biopsy and thinks he can categorize it as nearer grade 2 than grade 4 within the grade 3 spectrum. This is good news. Lower grade means slower growth, slower growth means a better chance for the radiation and chemotherapy to destroy more cells before they grow.
There have now been 4 radiation treatments, and Conan is starting to settle into a routine. He has had different drivers every day this week (thank you to all who have volunteered their time behind the wheel!!) and that helps keep the drive down I-80 a little less boring.
The radiation techs told him he is getting better every day at sitting still. He hasn't moved so much they have to halt the treatment, but sitting still is not his strong suit. :)
The steriods have started to cause some puffiness in his face, but otherwise he is feeling better than he expected. The docs have also lowered his steroid dose a bit too.
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