Radiation & Chemo - Update after 2.5 weeks of treatment

Dears,

I am now 19 days in to the treatment. With your blessings and god's grace, I do not see any major side effects. I do feel a little tired at times and some loss of appetite.

My original symptoms of impaired vision and dizziness still persist. Every day is different - some days I feel a little worse and some days I feel a little better. Overall, I think there is a marginal improvement.

I believe that my spiritual practices (Sudarshan Kriya, meditation, chanting), ayurvedic supplements, sattvic diet and the love of family & friends are helping my recovery.

My sincere thanks for your continued support and prayers that help me stay positive. Please continue to shower your blessings.

Yours,
Hasit

Radiation & Chemotherapy Sessions Started

Dears,

I have completed my first 2 days of Radiation and Chemotherapy. The radiation appointments are quick and smooth - take less than 10 minutes. I am settling in to routine for this treatment and doing ok so far.

I am looking forward to relief from my symptoms with the 6 weeks of treatment. Please continue to shower your blessings and keep me in your prayers.

Yours,
Hasit

UPDATE : Radiation & Chemotherapy

Dear All,

I had an appointment with the Radiation therapist this morning at the JFK Hospital in Edison, NJ. A custom mask was made for the purpose of radiation therapy. My schedule (attached in this post) starts from Thursday, 11th February and will be a targeted 6week (5days/week) regimen. The radiation will be simultaneously complemented with chemotherapy (Temador) 7days * 6weeks.

Post this treatment, I will take a 4week period to reassess through imaging / further tests, the status of the disease and the road ahead will then be decided by my doctors.

I have been feeling better for the last couple of days now without the treatment even starting. I know and believe that this is a direct impact of all your prayers, good wishes and spiritual practices.

Let's hope this continues. Do keep me in your prayers.

Yours,

Hasit.

First meeting with Radiation Oncologist

Dear all,

On Feb 2nd, I met Dr. Steven Zarny, the radiation oncologist at JFK, who will lead my radiation therapy. He studied my case to decide the next steps.
http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-steven-zarny-x68h6

I will be going through Image Guided Radiation Therapy which will require that a mask be made of my head to ensure precise targeting of the tumor.  He will meet me again on Thursday, Feb 4th to start preparation of the mask. After the mask is prepared, the dosage, frequency and pattern of radiation will be determined per protocol and approved by the doctor. This planning stage will take about one week. So, radiation is expected to begin around Feb, 11th at the earliest.

In the meanwhile, I will meet Dr. Joseph Landolfi, the leading neuro oncologist at JFK who will supervise my entire treatment, including chemotherapy.
https://jfkmc.org/clinical-services/nj-neuroscience-institute/njni-institute-personnel/joseph-c-landolfi

My symptoms of dizziness and double peripheral vision persist. I am able to eat, talk, think well and my memory, comprehension and cognizance is also fairly intact. However, I have trouble maintaining balance when I walk. I am currently using a walker for support.

It has been extremely heart warming and gratifying to see so many blessings and wishes pouring from family, friends and colleagues at work. It makes life worth living!

Please continue to keep me in your prayers and blessings.

Yours,
Hasit