The Gillhams are doing well. Wade's treatments start in Houston next week. He will do a combination of chemo and radiation Monday - Friday through October 30th. He'll come home to Austin on the weekends. The goal of the treatments is to shrink the tumor in his bile duct as much as possible so that the doctors at MD Anderson can determine the next best steps. Our hopes and prayers are that the tumor goes away completely.
Wade met with an oncological nutritionist that has encouraged him to begin eating according to the Ketogenic Diet to assist the drugs attacking the tumor. This is basically foods that are rich in natural fats and protein and low in carbohydrates (sugars and starches). It's also known as a low Glycemic diet. We have been busy learning how to cook and eat in a whole new way and are busy reading "Idiot's Guide to the Ketogenic Diet". Luckily, we have learned about a service in Houston called The Hippo Kitchen that caters meals for cancer patients undergoing treatments. The Hippo Kitchen will be delivering dinners to Wade Monday - Thursday while he is living there and undergoing treatment. This is a huge relief to me since I'll spend most of my time here in Austin with Cate, Will, and Ben.
We continue to be blown away by the gracious love and support we have received from our community. You are all awesome and I see Wade feeling better and stronger every day from your all's generosity and thoughts. Your meals, phone calls, text messages, prayers, smiles, and hugs are an important piece of his recovery puzzle. Thank you so much.
My kids have Wadestrong bracelets at school every day. If you need one, just stop a little Gillham and ask for one. Ben especially loves passing them out--whether you want one or not. It's a small thing they can do to help. To our friends and family that do not live here in Austin…your bracelets are on their way. Remind me if you don't receive them.
Wade met with an oncological nutritionist that has encouraged him to begin eating according to the Ketogenic Diet to assist the drugs attacking the tumor. This is basically foods that are rich in natural fats and protein and low in carbohydrates (sugars and starches). It's also known as a low Glycemic diet. We have been busy learning how to cook and eat in a whole new way and are busy reading "Idiot's Guide to the Ketogenic Diet". Luckily, we have learned about a service in Houston called The Hippo Kitchen that caters meals for cancer patients undergoing treatments. The Hippo Kitchen will be delivering dinners to Wade Monday - Thursday while he is living there and undergoing treatment. This is a huge relief to me since I'll spend most of my time here in Austin with Cate, Will, and Ben.
We continue to be blown away by the gracious love and support we have received from our community. You are all awesome and I see Wade feeling better and stronger every day from your all's generosity and thoughts. Your meals, phone calls, text messages, prayers, smiles, and hugs are an important piece of his recovery puzzle. Thank you so much.
My kids have Wadestrong bracelets at school every day. If you need one, just stop a little Gillham and ask for one. Ben especially loves passing them out--whether you want one or not. It's a small thing they can do to help. To our friends and family that do not live here in Austin…your bracelets are on their way. Remind me if you don't receive them.
United!
Our dear friend Jocelyn is rooting for Wade and MDJ - In it to win it.
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