Hi all, Just a quick blog today. Bill saw Dr. Mehta, the radiology oncologist yesterday and the doctor told him that he is giving Bill a 4 day break from radiation so that the burn on his esophagus will calm down and hopefully Bill will be able to eat more. He won't get radiation until Tuesday. Right now Bill is only eating Ensure or Boost, nutritional drinks because even the softest foods are too painful to get down. Dr. Mehta told Bill that even though it feels like heart burn it really is that the esophagus is "sunburned." Even though it means that he will have to have radiation all of next week instead of just through Wednesday we are grateful for the break and hope that he can eat for a day or two. He still isn't eating today, but he added some applesauce with lunch so he is trying.
Please keep praying for small mercies - we want Bill to have some nutrition. Much love to you all.
"You have me in -- behind and and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5
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Forgot to tell you the other day but remembered as I sat up last night propped up with pillows that throat lozenges and/or cough drops help. Not sure it will do Bill any help but thought I would share in case it does. Talked to Aunt Charlene yesterday morning. She said to let you know that she is praying each day for Bill and family. Love you lots, Kristin.
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