Radiation Radiation Radiation . . .

Radiation has been tough. Monday was day 1 of 14 treatements. Ryan walked out of the radiation vault feeling great, and I was shocked that he was out so quickly- nothing like chemo. We went home afterwards and Ryan wanted to go into Boise. We made it as far as Middleton when Ryan started puking along side of the freeway, and then it began. Radiation sucks! We now have it somewhat figured out. Before each treatment(daily) he goes in for fluids, anti-nausea and pain meds through his port. This has made all the difference in the world. When we saw his Rad Oncologist Friday she explained it like this-
Ryan's tumor is pressing up on his stomach and when they radiate the tumor, it also radiates his stomach. This is also causing the stomach to fight back and thus the reason he is so pukey. She said that this radiation would be miserable, thanks to the location of the tumor, but she is hopeful that when the 14 days are complete he will have good pain relief.
Yesterday he ate a great breakfast and we celebrated food by going to Texas Roadhouse.(Ry's favorite restaurant)
We are looking forward to next week. Ryan's Grandpa is coming to visit for a while. It has been 3 years since we last saw him and Barbara. The boys are looking forward to seeing Grandpa Burr!! Monday will be day 6 and the half point will soon follow. As much as we love all the nurses at MSTI, it will be extremely nice to not spend the majority of each day with them :):) We need to get ready for camping season!! YAY!!