Radiation Plan – Monday March 12, 2012
Hi everyone,
Today Emily spent 5 hours in the hospital for radiation planning. This involved molding a mask to her face to use during radiation. The staff melted some plastic mesh type stuff and put it over her face then cooled it down for ten minutes with ice packs until the mold set. It looked claustrophobic but Em coped very well and was even singing a “One Direction’s” song ” You don’t know you’re beautiful.” She really wasn’t phased and they asked if she could come in and demonstrate how this is done to the adults that have treatment! So much can be learned from children…
Emily’s radiation treatment will commence on Thursday morning (15th of March). The side effects are likely to be an ulcerated mouth, sore throat, sunburnt cheek and possibly blisters on and behind her ears. No nausea is expected like last time though which is a small mercy. Nausea is so debilitating. The radiation has been delayed til Thursday because they want to take the time to make a sophisticated radiation treatment plan rather than rushing into it. If Emily was in pain we would have commenced it today. Em has no pain what-so-ever because her meds are working effectively and she is eating normally. (Cancer Mums’ are obsessed with their child’s eating habits and they speak volumes). Em will be having ten days of radiation therapy then we will assess the situation and see what the next plan is.
Em is looking forward to spending the next two days at school with no hospital interruptions.
Kath
Rachel Clements
March 15, 2012 @ 3:13 pm
Wow, Emily is such a superstar – she teaches us all so much! So glad to hear she is eating well (definitely makes such a difference ahh!) and is able to hang out at school – keeping things as ‘normal’ as possible helps so much! Also glad they are able to take the time to do the radiation properly! Keep up the cream they give you for behind her ears – we did this with Millie and it really helped! We are so glad you have such amazing support from near and far – you are such a wonderful family and never forget how many people care for you all! big hugs from Rach, Ian, Gabi and Millie Clements
Rolleston New World Girls
March 14, 2012 @ 10:01 pm
Our thoughts are with you tomorrow little one and with your family as you go through this again. If there is anything our team can do please let us know. Love to you and your family x
Shelley, Abby, Alan and Olivia
March 14, 2012 @ 4:58 pm
Thinking of you guys as you start yet another part of this horrible, horrible journey tomorrow.
You are in our thoughts constantly and Abs and I cant wait to get down and see you all very soon.
Stay strong.
All our love … Shell, Abby, Alan and Olivia x x x x
KATHY
March 14, 2012 @ 3:25 pm
Hope ever urges us on and tells us
Tomorrow will be better.
We will be thinking of you Emily with this yukky radiation plan.
Stay strong and give Mum and Dad those cuddles they will be needing wont you.
Love The Kesselers XXXX
Helen and Irene
March 14, 2012 @ 11:11 am
Hi Kath and Gary, We were very saddened to hear the news about Emily. We just wanted to wish her well for tomorrow as she begins treatment. our thoughts are with you all. Helen and Irene.
Tania & family
March 14, 2012 @ 1:52 am
Wishing brave, courageous emily all our love. Good luck for Thursday. Xx
Wendy Booth
March 13, 2012 @ 12:05 pm
“Normal ” is great. Long may it last. Thanks for the update and our love and thoughts are with you always. Jaime very pragmatic about Em being sick again- obviously she doesn’t know the whole story but children are quite amazing in how they think and how they cope, and the constant faith that they have that things will be ok….. The way Em takes whatever life throws at her totally inspires me but also humbles me.
Love wendy
Tina
March 13, 2012 @ 9:49 am
Just want to wish Emily all the luck for Thursday. Been thinking about you Emily. xx
The Watsons
March 13, 2012 @ 8:13 am
Great to hear Emily isn’t in any pain. Sadie is really looking forward to her being back at school this week :)
Scott was telling me that Emily came to his class yesterday to talk about her beads of courage, and I can honestly say that he is in awe of her.
Keep battling Em! Stay strong Kath, Gary and all of the Wooddin family, and know that your friends are there to support you every step of the way
xxxx
The Sindall's in England
March 13, 2012 @ 2:26 am
Thinking of you all, stay strong and please stay hopeful, never say never.
Lea Ribbon
March 12, 2012 @ 11:38 pm
Such a brave little lady! Lots & lots of love to you all XXXXXXXXXXXX
Krystle & melanee
March 12, 2012 @ 9:04 pm
Good luck guys, will be thinking of you, and checking in daily for any updates ( wish I wasn’t tho) have fun at school Em’s, Mel wants to catch up soon, love you beautiful girl xx
Lyndy Prendergast
March 12, 2012 @ 8:46 pm
Such a brave little fighter :) glad to hear she in happy spirits :) Thinking of you all…
Lyndy, Barry, Alex and Brodie oxoxoxox