Cezar has really bad mouth sores caused by radiotherapy. We've tried a lot of mouthwashes and lozenges but they just don't seem to work (we welcome any advice kung may alam kayong pangnumb sa bibig T__T). He had two episodes of nosebleeds from the left nostril this weekend. Our radiation onco says it's because the tumor is getting smaller and is no longer putting pressure on some of his veins (the veins have become weak and are easily damaged hence the bleeding). He checked the tumor that protrudes from Cezar's gums and he believes it has shrunk maybe 10-20% from its initial size (Praise God!). Repeat MRI is scheduled on March 30th (sakto monthsary namin lol) and hopefully operable na sya by then. His second chemo cycle is scheduled this weekend.
Eating is becoming more and more of a challenge as his mouth sores become more severe. But at least we have his PEG tube for when all attempts of oral pain control fail. We are still experimenting with various gels, lozenges, and mouthwashes and I am currently trying to get him an appointment with our pain specialist. Hopefully they'll be able to help us because we want him to avoid using his tube as much as possible (tube feeding is difficult because it takes so long to complete and his pain meds make it hard for him to stay awake for long periods of time).
Tulad parin ng dati, pahingi parin po ng prayers na kayanin nya 'to. Maraming maraming salamat po sa lahat ng tulong at sa lahat po ng dasal ninyo. Naniniwala parin kami na everything is possible with God.
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