mamasbabygirl Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 The neurosurgeon and I had it out today, not in front of mom of course. Good news is the MRI did not show a tumor, bad news is that he thinks it could be a tumor. This is where the prbolem arose. In front of my mom, he said we'll watch it for 4-6 weeks. When I asked if it could be a tumor, he said he had 1 other patient in 15 years who had a tumor grow out of their skin. He mentioned that even if it was, there was no more treatment for her. He said it kind of ambiguously,so I asked "So there'll be no more surgeries, right? He said well, there a major operation that could be done. Mom just agreed that it would be a major operation. I guess the Dr. was not happy with the questions I asked bc as he was leaving mom's room, he told her that he needed to go over her schedule with me. I followed him into a room where he was very frustrated bc "I was backing him into a corner." He went on and on about how it was not appropriate to tell mom that it is probably a tumor on the day that she went home. His words were "Did you think I should have told her this was the end of her life on a celebratory day?" I said "Yes, if it's the truth!" I may be wrong, but my mom still talks about going back to work. I told him there is no sense in being all hunky dorey if it isn't. I told him she wants to know about her own body. Well, he didn't talk to her, but the nurse circled the knot on her head and I am to call the Wednesday before the Dr. heads out of town to report any growth. Mom and I are having fun, just us, before my boys get home. She even mustered up the energy to type a post in general. Peace out---- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Stand your ground. I'm glad you and your mom are enjoying being together. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Urgh!!! I will say a prayer for you and mom. I want so much for you two to just have fun together with no more cancer BS! Keep your chin up! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 So very very thankful your mom has you baby girl. Her post was so nice. The picture of you two together is very special. I can imagine the joy and pleasure of Graden and you with her. Enjoy every second. praying for all and especially that there is no tumor. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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