tnmynatt Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 The procedure went well. Just got home. Found out they will be repeating the procedure next Monday and probably 2 weeks after that for a total of 3 times. I am overwhelmed by your response on the other thread. You guys are amazing! So supportive! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Tina, that's good to hear. This is so very interesting to me, and I'm hopeful that Charlie does well with it. Please give him my best. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Tina, So glad to hear that things went well. I'll continue to think of you both and hope for a wonderful birthday for Charlie! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hugs to you both and am hoping the "three times" is the "charm" for Charlie. Keep us posted...and tell Charlie to hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Tina! I can not, for the life of me, find your 'other' thread that you referred to but I am so glad to hear that this new procedure went well. you have my affection and prayers, as always. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Bun, It is on Spirituality. Tina, Wonderful news. we continue prayer. Love Pat and Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Tina, So glad to hear the good news about Charlie. Hope the next 2 go as well. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Great news! Keep it comin'!!!!! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 glad it is going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 YES!!!! Just the news I was waiting for! Thanks for the "big smiles" update, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 So glad to hear it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Great news Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 I like good news. Here's hoping the next two are just as easy. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tina, i am so glad you have some good news about Charlie . God bless you both and hang in there,Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tina and Charlie, This really is great news! I too am so very happy to hear it went well. But, I can't say I'm happy you have to go through this two more times! But, it's a GOOD THING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tina, so very glad to hear all went well.When I had checked into this procedure (was not a candidate because of location) I was told it usually does require 3 times.Also seems to me they said that the seeds are not left there permanent,they put them in and later take them out and put them in different places.???. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 golden caddies and brachytherapy go hand in hand..each time! Either that or SComfort. love, Cindi or was that Wild Turkey? something with an XXX on the jug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Frank, I learned a lot more about it today. It was all done by computer automatically. It isn't really seeds. They have a small source (Iridium 192) that they put in the catheter. They designate several locations for the source to be "paused" (my words) to optimize the radiation to the tumor. In Charlie's case, they had 18 locations and radiated two tumors. The source is then removed and put back in the lead box. The nuclear physicist that did the treatment plan enters the information in the computer and they just watch the computer screen as it happens. It took a total of 7 minutes to do the whole procedure. I got to watch while talking to the radiation oncologist about it. The scary part was that he coughed a couple of times and they were watching him very closely when that happened. There is a significant risk of bleeding from this procedure. So far so good. He has been sleeping all evening. Take care. I can't think you'll enough for your support, prayers, encouragement, etc. Gotta go...exhausted and have to find a way to take Charlie to chemo. tomorrow, work some and run the kids around. Just another "new normal" day! LOL!! God bless us all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Really glad to hear that things went well for Charlie today. Hope the week continues to go smoothly. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Go Charlie Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tina: I am glad to hear that the procedure went well. May the rest of them go smoothly too. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Glad to hear the great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tina, so glad to hear things went well. I will be keeping both you and Charlie in my thoughts and prayers. I also hope he has a wonderful birthday and feels up to a celebration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Hope things continue to go well... XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Tina, Just want you to know that prayers are coming for Charlie and your family. Love and prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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