A few answers to questions we’ve been getting-How long does Tom wear the Optune device?
we’re currently approved for 6 months and then they will reevaluate
What’s next? another MRI and meeting with Dr. Jerry middle of next week.
And a cartoon:
http://theoatmeal.com/blog/cancer
Yay?!?! First day of three 6am MRI’s. 
Greetings! No news is good news and thought I would drop a quick line to let you all know that Tom is still doing great. He’s sleeping a lot better off the steroid but we are still trying to get his potassium and sodium levels in line being on the ketogenic diet. This week he also gets to undergo 4 hours of testing regarding the vertigo issue but his dizziness is doing MUCH better with him doing his daily rehab exercises. He has even driven a little recently. He returns to work full time on Tuesday and is excited for his first cyclocross race 6:30 on Wednesday at Alpenrose Dairy! Please come cheer him on if you are local! Have a great weekend everyone! -apologies, this was meant to post Saturday but timed out.
In true Team Food Baby tradition, he did not finish last. So proud!
Another big milestone today-Tom’s return to mountain biking! I’m nervous but excited for him and this return to normalcy. It will be the longest time we’ve been apart since his surgery and the farthest distance. We bought him a new helmet last week that should be one of the safest out there. He’s been feeling really good these past few days and sleeping better now that he’s off the steroid. I know he’s in excellent hands as he’ll be going with Dr. Jerry and some of his best mountain biking buds. Take good care of my Bird you guys!!!
Keto sushi!
Tom’s finishing dayThanks to facebook memories we discovered that August 15 is an auspicious day in Tom’s life. 4 years ago today Tom finished his Supply and Logistics degree and we were out celebrating. Tonight we celebrate the finish of the end of his radiation treatment and first round of chemo. He is a fighter! He is strong. He came through this better than we ever could have expected. He is relentless in his efforts to understand this tumor and everything he can do to fight it. He didn’t wallow in pity or fatigue but rolled up his sleeves and decided to give it hell. Tonight we celebrate his victory in the first round of this war. 5 weeks off and then we prepare for the next battle. Cheers to you my love!
Tom’s sister Anita designed these awesome shirts and they surprised Tom with them at the walk today. I got one too!!! Tom’s niece Nicole and her boyfriend Ty also joined us. We are so thankful they all journeyed from Spokane for the event! Mot is Tom spelled backwards and as his mom retold it on the phone tonight he was a little boy who wrote “Mot” all over the place, walls, etc. ❤️❤️❤️
The steroid they gave Tom seems to be working and his spasms are decreasing in frequency and severity along with the dizziness, though he still has some of the dizziness. We are tentatively looking at a part-time return for him to work next week. Work in the morning-workout, then I will take him to radiation and he can rest in the afternoon.
And again, thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their busy lives to send texts, emails, messages, cards, phone calls, presents, come to visit, brought food, stayed in hotels to see us, helped in the yard, signed up for the Tumor walk and those who have donated. More thanks to those who have driven in our crazy traffic and construction to get to us and those who have reached out across time zones. I know cancer and hospitals really aren’t most people’s cup of tea, but it really means so much and really does wonders for our spirits that so many of you have shown your support and continue to be part of our lives during all this. Big thanks to Frank Enderle and Jeff Torgerson for making weekly visits-Endo for even helping get Tom to some of his appointments when I have work conflicts and Torgy for keeping me sane. You all are so appreciated!