Matt's Facebook update gives you an idea of the sorts of things they are
dealing with on a regular basis:
dealing with on a regular basis:
After 5 lovely days home we are back in hospital for Phoebe's second cycle
of chemo. Thank you all for messages, prayers and for respecting our wishes
to keep clear unless invited around.
of chemo. Thank you all for messages, prayers and for respecting our wishes
to keep clear unless invited around.
A week ago today Phoebe had an MRI scan to check for tumours and the tumour
site for any growth and we are thrilled that everything looks perfect up to
now. Scans will be done regularly to monitor whether treatment is effective
or not. Each of these MRIs make us nervous as we wait to hear the results.
Should any growth occur at the former tumour site or any other brain tumours
develop, treatment options are virtually non-existent.
Please pray that Phoebe would get through this cycle of chemo as quickly as
the last, that the drugs' side effects would be minimal and their
effectiveness maximum!!
We've noticed Phoebe has become rather 'spaced out', struggling to
concentrate and less responsive than usual. This could be a side effect of
her anti-sickness drugs or a longer term effect of radiotherapy which can
permanently reduce cognitive functioning. Please pray we'd adapt our
expectations of her accordingly and remain patient.
Please continue to pray for us, Helen and Katie as we care for Phoebe during
this cycle, and also for for mum (Jen) as she cares for Reuben.
Big hugs y'all!
