*Dada’s Note: Dennis had his second post-radiation follow-up this week. The palliative radiation treatment appears to have been a success at alleviating the pain from his osteosarcoma, allowing him a greater range of motion and putting the trot back in his step. Although no one can say how long the pain relief will last (and we are already making plans for dealing with it when it returns), the oncologist pronounced himself “very pleased” with Dennis’s condition, and so are we. His next follow-up will be in six weeks.