It's always good to know what's going on
Even when the news is not what you want.
Today I went for a head to hip CAT scan. It would show how we were doing with the cancer. The radiologist hasn't had a chance to go over the results but my medical oncologist had an advance peak. The brain tumor is back. It's about the same size as it was when we started (2 cm x 2 cm). They hope to get me in for an MRI the end of this week or the beginning of next week. They also want me to start back on the steroids - I just finished losing 25 pounds, back in my skinny jeans and now back to the weight gain. That is a worse bummer than losing my hair - well maybe an equal bummer.
Turns out I'm a good candidate for the new surgery where targeted radiation is used instead of the whole-head approach we used last time. This is a one-time blast from lots of angles and requires a very specialized team. This oncologist guesses that they'll get into the act after the current chemo is done (about 2 more weeks). You'll recall that the chemo doesn't make it to the brain, so the reappearance of the brain tumour doesn't mean this chemo isn't working. It just means that I have more drama coming up in my life. Guess I can put the post-cancer hobby hunt on hold for awhile longer.
On a positive note my medical oncologist feels that my cancer in my liver is stable and in control. A few more chemo's to go.
Friday I see my neck doctor. Hopefuly I will get my neck brace off and get to start driving again soon. Jessica starts her activities next week and I would give anything to get back to the gym. Although it probably isn't wise to lift weights for a while I would still like to walk on the treadmill and see my friends.
Thank you for all the well wishes over the Christmas season - emails, cards and phone calls. With each new medical hurdle it is nice to have friends who are so concerned about me.
With love.
Carolin
Today I went for a head to hip CAT scan. It would show how we were doing with the cancer. The radiologist hasn't had a chance to go over the results but my medical oncologist had an advance peak. The brain tumor is back. It's about the same size as it was when we started (2 cm x 2 cm). They hope to get me in for an MRI the end of this week or the beginning of next week. They also want me to start back on the steroids - I just finished losing 25 pounds, back in my skinny jeans and now back to the weight gain. That is a worse bummer than losing my hair - well maybe an equal bummer.
Turns out I'm a good candidate for the new surgery where targeted radiation is used instead of the whole-head approach we used last time. This is a one-time blast from lots of angles and requires a very specialized team. This oncologist guesses that they'll get into the act after the current chemo is done (about 2 more weeks). You'll recall that the chemo doesn't make it to the brain, so the reappearance of the brain tumour doesn't mean this chemo isn't working. It just means that I have more drama coming up in my life. Guess I can put the post-cancer hobby hunt on hold for awhile longer.
On a positive note my medical oncologist feels that my cancer in my liver is stable and in control. A few more chemo's to go.
Friday I see my neck doctor. Hopefuly I will get my neck brace off and get to start driving again soon. Jessica starts her activities next week and I would give anything to get back to the gym. Although it probably isn't wise to lift weights for a while I would still like to walk on the treadmill and see my friends.
Thank you for all the well wishes over the Christmas season - emails, cards and phone calls. With each new medical hurdle it is nice to have friends who are so concerned about me.
With love.
Carolin
1 Comments:
At 6:29 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hello Carolin!
Happy New Year to you, Jessica and Sandy. I'm so glad that you guys got away for the xmas holidays - I'm sure the break was nice! Thinking of you always, lots of love Janet and family.
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