OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2012

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Radiation Doctor Visit Update

Mom and I went to the consult with the radiation doctor today.  Overall, it was an informative visit.  We had a lot of questions that the doctor was able to answer.  What we found that was positive (in a way)  is that her cancer is actually in the skull as opposed to being in the brain.  She does have a small palpable area on the top of her head that has been there for about a year.  She did have the palpable area checked out by  her family practice doctor, but he thought it was nothing to worry about.   Another positive is that the bone cancer is "slow growing".  It is not getting fed by any blood vessels, so it does not have the opportunity grow out of control.

So, the skull cancer
did not directly cause the right sided paralysis.  It was determined that the hematoma was the cause of the problems.  And what caused the hematoma.....it may have been her blood pressure that got out of control.  Not really sure.  She is regaining mobility and strength on the right side, and everyone is pleased with her progress. They are saying she did NOT have a stroke.    More good news. Basically, the cancer was an incidental finding related to the hematoma.  Are you as confused as I am?



Mom will have a follow-up MRI in about 4 weeks to see how her brain is healing and to check the status of the cancer.  At that time, The Radiation Doc will determine the treatment plan for mom.  We are all pretty optimistic at this point.  Today is definitely a good day.



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12 comments:

In Debt said...

This is such good news!

Little Lamb said...

SO happy to hear all the positive news! God is GOOD!

krantcents said...

Good, I bet you feel relieved!

NetWorthProtect.com said...

So sorry to hear your mom (and you) are going through this ordeal. It sounds like things are a bit confusing right now, but at least you received some good news today. Good luck and keep us posted!

Louise said...

glad to hear that you have some good news about your mum.

Jpkittie said...

try to stay positive - we are all thinking happy thoughts for you.

The Jenny Pincher said...

Happy for the good news! Sending positive thoughts your way!

Laura @ move to portugal said...

So happy to hear the good news! Still thinking of you and your family Lisa.

Sandy16502 said...

Congratulations on the good and optomistic news. You got an early Christmas gift of the best kind. Will keep you in my prayers.

Andrea said...

hey that's great news :)

Bucksome said...

Lisa, I haven't been good at commenting lately but wanted to know you and your family has been in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad you had good news.

It's hard dealing with aging parents and kids with their own problems but you're doing it with grace. Merry Christmas!

CentsToSave said...

Thanks for the support. I just never realized how hard it would be to "parent" my parents.

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