Hi Dinah,

Heather was able to take 2 full cans of Ensure Plus today, 1/2 can at a time spaced out through the day. I'm sure some people are probably thinking "only 2 cans?", but this is the most nutrition she has had in almost 3 weeks. It all stayed down, no more vomiting! I'm sure it will take time for her to feel better, but at least we are back on the right track.

We saw the radiation onc. today and he figures she is about 3 weeks behind in the healing process. He also made the remark that, although her case is the worst he has seen, young people usually do have a rougher time with RAD. He's not sure why, but it seems that the RAD hits them harder. So I wonder why we were told in the beginning that since she was young and otherwise healthy, she could handle the full dose of RAD, chemo, etc. It seems like it is just the opposite.

Of course, she had to take the full dose of RAD and the aggressive surgery in order to have a fighting chance, but her age did not necessarily give her an advantage. Oh well, I guess it doesn't really matter. It is just interesting the things the docs tell you AFTER you're done.

Thanks again for all the good wishes. And we wish an easier recovery for all of you that are still in treatment!
Rosie