-Cheryl- Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Hey Guys, I am taking it moment by moment right now, as I still struggle with the news of this monster taking up residence in my brain. I have nightmares of that toe nail fungus commercial digging around in my head! My symptoms are all but "non-existent" right now, which I am grateful to God for. Yet,there are so many unknowns. Well, hopefully tomorrow I will have a better idea of what it is that I am up against. I ask for your prayers please. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, I take it tomorrow you have a dr appt? I hope it goes well and I hope that they can zap those critters out right away and then you can go back to your clinical trial with ease! Please post tomorrow when you have news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Prayers comin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, Will be thinking of you tomorrow with the hopes your Doctors will have plans to deal effectively with the brain mets. Lots of people praying for you in my little town, Cheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Prayers sent your way. We'll be waiting to hear about your appointment. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, I hate it that you have to go through this. I'm sending many prayers your way. We are all thinking of you and with you. Love Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Good luck at your appointment. I will be thinking aobut you and waiting for the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, Just know you'll be alright. Don't worry. Love, Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleton Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Will be thinking of you and expecting good news. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, prayers coming your way. Wishing you the very best of luck. My thoughts are with you. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 I'll be praying. Do keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, Of course we will all pray for you. I hope you know that by now. Also hope you know that you are a strong, confident, and beautiful woman who deserves a happy and healthy life! I am rooting for you!!!! Hugs your way, CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, Lots of prayers coming your way. Please keep us posted on what the doctors tell you. We are here for you... God Bless and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, You've got my prayers. I'm glad to hear the decadron has helped the symptoms. We will be anxiously waiting to hear what the plan of attack will be. You go girl! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, You are at the top of my prayer list today..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, Just added your name to my 'Praying for Wednesday' post-it that I keep on the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, Good wishes, vibes and prayers going your way. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 go one minute at a time, but the radiation WILL get those suckars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 You'll beat it. If you haven't read www.momscancer.com, which Hebbie posted a link to the other day, you really must. It takes a while to read but I think it will help you. But I know you'll get past this as well. you're a fighter. by the way, can I tell you how much I truly hate that darn toe nail fungus commercial? I wish the FCC would quit worrying about Janet Jackson and eliminate some of the more tasteless ones like that one. can't they promote their product a little less graphically? Hang in there, Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Cheryl, My prayers are on the way & everything is crossed for good luck XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Cheryl Ive seen that commercial and I think you can take those critters. Your in my prayers....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Cheryl, Sending prayers your way. Best wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Hey Guys, I met with Dr. Senzor yesterday for my appt. He is probably one of the best in his field. He is the doctor that doctors go to. After discussing a game plan and answering many questions, I had a mask made for WBR. I will go at it with a low dose for 3 weeks, due to the number of them. Mets can spread trough the lymph system, blood stream, and cerebral spinal fluid. I guess, that is how mine took up residence here in my brain. I guess with the type of cancer I have (BAC), this is a typical pattern of spread anywhere. The tumors are all small like bebes, and not pressing on anything to cause symptoms. I have a larger met measuring 2in. in my cerebellum, which had some edema and was causing balance problems, and headaches when you first awake. Basically the report read "extensive matastasis to the brain." I will stay on the steroid throughout the first part of treatment, because radiation will cause brain swelling intially. It will make your thoughts race and sleep become interrupted, not to mention the delightful weight gain and bloat it causes too! After treatment, Dr. Senzor will do stereotactic radiosurgery on the larger mets if feasable. I will still do the trial afterwards, if The mets respond. I am taking FMLA, because treatment is in Dallas, and due to symptom issues. That is pretty much it for now. Please keep your support coming. I cannot tell you how much it helps. Thanks for your prayers. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Cheryl, Glad you have a doctor with a plan. Sounds very good. You are in my heart and my prayers, dear Cheryl. XOXOXOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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