trishnmiller Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Well , Jeff had his brain scan down at Gamma Knife today and it turns out he is only having some not unexpected brain swelling (from the Gammaknife in May) that is causing his confusion so they put him on steroids for a week and then we will see. I'm just so glad he doesn't have any new cancer...what a relief! The Radioncologist is going to do 10 more hits of IMRT to his lung and then a different Cyberknife doctor will remove the actual tumor if it is not too small to put a fiducial in. He now has 4 different specialists: Gamma Knife, Cyberknife, IMRT, and Chemotherapy...and me, the advocate who is trying to hold down a job while I try to get these guys to talk to each other and not through me. Really, I am grateful that we have all this high tech stuff and that it is working. Thanks to all for your kind thoughts and blessings as we trudge through this nastiness together. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 That's good news, Trish. Those steroids usually knock out that swelling in less than 24 hours. Hang in there with the rest. Jeffrey has done so well, I'm sure he will continue to do so. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethluvswill13 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Trish- sooooooo happy for ya'll! I'll continue praying. Keep the good news coming!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 This is great news, I hope he has quick results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Great news. The steroids will help with the swelling. You are a good advocate for Jeffrey. Lets us know for the rest of the treatments, please. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Trish, This sounds like good news. Hope those steroids help quickly. Keep us updated. Love and Prayers, sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Sounds good, Trish. And you are doing a great job as advocate. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 It's great that there is no new cancer, thank goodness for steroids Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 That's great to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Good news Trish. ihope the steroids work quickly. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I am so happy for you guys! It is nice to hear some encouraging news in 2006! Here's to plenty more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Great news, Trish! Thanks for letting us know. I'm still remembering you and Jeffery in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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