Hi everyone,
Today I had the works done at Rush – MRI to brain and to
lower spine, CAT to lungs, blood work and Dr. Bonomi consultation.
Dr. B is very happy with the results, which are essentially
stable from the prior scan with a few minor decreases in lesions in the lungs. The tumor markers remain at rock bottom. This is good news, but I had been hoping for
more progress. Dr. B thinks this may be
as good as it gets, but that it is very good.
There is still the growth in the lower spine, which they can’t
determine exactly what is going on but is likely the cause of the numbness in
my left foot and calf and the weakness I’ve been feeling in both legs. Dr. B once again thinks this might be how
things are going to remain. I’m very
unhappy about this. He suggested I talk
to my neurosurgeon and see if she has any ideas and also see if my physical
therapist (who is currently helping me heal from a frozen shoulder – not cancer
related) might be able to identify ways for the legs to feel better.
I will try both of those things.
My next appointment will be February 22 and will only include
blood work and a checkup with Irene, my oncology nurse.
Hope you are all well and having a good start to the new
year.
