pammie Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Found out i have another small tumor in my brain. Neurosurgeon out of town until Tues. so have to wait for his input. Lots of swelling around the old tumor is causing vision problems for me. The onc wants me to do WBR since these tumors have come up within the last six months despite the temodar. The docs don't think there will be long term cognitive problems since i am not over 65. I have reservations about WBR. Please keep us in your prayers.thank you. God bless. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 hi pammie. So sorry the news wasn't better. Will definitely keep you in my prayers. Hope the neurosx will put a good spin on things when you see him. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 pammie, Sending prayers for the right decision and complete removal of those brain mets. Have you had surgery to remove tumors. I have had two brain surgeries for one met each time. Last surgery was Feb. 2006.Has this been discussed with your neurosurgeon? Maybe get a 2nd opinion... Hugs and blessings, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Well darnitall,Pammie. Wiil be sure to say lots of extra prayers that this can be remedied when your onc returns next week. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hi Pammie, I had 3 mets radiated last July. They seem to have been killed, but there is necrosis which occurs in about 5% of stereotactic brain surgery. (wht can't I hit the percetages on the lottery?) Anyway, I have recently had some pronlems with my left leg which may be related to the necrosis and require treatment. WBR is one option but the radiation doctor and the nuero both felt that was not necessary. They may try mediacation or surgery. All options are scary...but I think WBR has more risk, so I would opt for another choice if possible. Besides, I think my neuro is really good. Keep me informed and good luck. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Prayers Prayers Coming and Positive thoughts from under the carolina Blue Sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Pammie I am sorry about the new met. My husband had WBR and so far the brain mets are the only thing that has remained stable. It was done Oct 2004. His only side effect was fatigue. However, there are others who have had more side effects from WBR. If you are looking at one met, I would look into Gamma Knife or Cyberknife. It directly targets the met with radiation and little to no collateral damage. I am saying prayers for you Pammie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Thank you all so much for your prayers and thoughts. Especially will be praying for your husband Carleen. Noticed he has been in the ER. All you people are so encouraging. Thank you. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Sorry to hear that Pammie, prayers for you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 So sorry to hear about the brain mets. My thoughts and prayers are with you for nothing but good news. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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