Dear ones,
Finally, I have completed my 6 week treatment of radiation and chemotherapy on 24th March! The side effects gradually increased as the treatment progressed and the last 2 weeks were tough. I experienced nausea, loss of appetite and constipation which often bothered me more than the original vision symptoms.
Nonetheless, my weekly blood reports stayed in the normal range throughout the treatment. I also had weekly appointments with my radio-oncologist. He mentioned I was doing very well - much better than average. I did not need to take a single steroid and my radiation & chemotherapy doses were completed without any mishap or break.
My original symptoms fluctuate on a daily basis but are more or less the same.
Meanwhile, I continued to take Ayurvedic medicines & Marma therapy, practice Sudarshan Kriya & meditation, pray & chant. These supplementary practices have immensely helped me cope with this challenge.
My next MRI is scheduled for April 18th followed by an appointment with my neuro-oncologist Dr. Landolfi on April 20th. I will rest and continue parallel treatment during this 3.5 week break. The doctors have mentioned that the symptoms are likely to subside during this rest period. I am praying for a positive result of this treatment - I hope that the symptoms reduce to a level that stops bothering me.
Lastly but most importantly, your inspiring messages, prayers and blessings are giving me the strength & courage to fight this disease. Please continue to send your prayers and blessings for a positive outcome.
Yours Lovingly,
Hasit
Finally, I have completed my 6 week treatment of radiation and chemotherapy on 24th March! The side effects gradually increased as the treatment progressed and the last 2 weeks were tough. I experienced nausea, loss of appetite and constipation which often bothered me more than the original vision symptoms.
Nonetheless, my weekly blood reports stayed in the normal range throughout the treatment. I also had weekly appointments with my radio-oncologist. He mentioned I was doing very well - much better than average. I did not need to take a single steroid and my radiation & chemotherapy doses were completed without any mishap or break.
My original symptoms fluctuate on a daily basis but are more or less the same.
Meanwhile, I continued to take Ayurvedic medicines & Marma therapy, practice Sudarshan Kriya & meditation, pray & chant. These supplementary practices have immensely helped me cope with this challenge.
My next MRI is scheduled for April 18th followed by an appointment with my neuro-oncologist Dr. Landolfi on April 20th. I will rest and continue parallel treatment during this 3.5 week break. The doctors have mentioned that the symptoms are likely to subside during this rest period. I am praying for a positive result of this treatment - I hope that the symptoms reduce to a level that stops bothering me.
Lastly but most importantly, your inspiring messages, prayers and blessings are giving me the strength & courage to fight this disease. Please continue to send your prayers and blessings for a positive outcome.
Yours Lovingly,
Hasit
Effects are more important than the side-effects. Let us hope and pray that our treatment has positively done its job. You will come out of it very soon.
ReplyDeleteMan you are a fighter and this is a fight you are going to win. Cannot be more proud of how well you are facing this passing phase. Hasit, it was a pleasure speaking to you after so many days. There was absolutely no change in your voice, expressions or faith in life. Commendable my friend. With all the good wishes and prayers, I am signing off for now but will be in touch. Take care!!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Hasit I have been anxiously checking the updates to see how you are doing and with Gods grace your a fighter and a winner! Keep up the positive attitude, we can only be bystanders but your faith and love will conquer all. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
ReplyDeleteHasit ji - good to see positive developments. Your resolve and attitude is working wonders. Our prayers are always with you.
ReplyDeleteHi JGD
ReplyDeletevery nice to learn from Shaunak that your progress is quite satisfactory. God is great and always takes care of his disciples. Take care.
Hi JGD
ReplyDeletevery nice to learn from Shaunak that your progress is quite satisfactory. God is great and always takes care of his disciples. Take care.