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Monday, January 25, 2016

Good Results (but could be better...)



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.

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