Lisa O Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Joe had surgery on the mass in his brain on Thursday. It was determined to be a mucinous metastasis. The surgeon was able to remove the entire mass and placed chemo wafers around the area. He has no neurologic deficit except for a (hopefully temporary) minor loss of peripheral vision at the bottom of his left eye. He is in great spirits. He is going down to 2 mg decadron from 4 and has only minor pain. He has been told that the chemo wafers should be all of the treatment he needs and that he does not have to go through radiation at this time. I am praying he is finished with this episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Wishing Joe well! Thanks for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I was wondering how he was doing and when his surgery would be--thanks for letting us know. I hope he is done with this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Sounds very promising, Lisa. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Go Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Hi Everyone-- I am home !! Surgery was Thursday at 8:00 AM, and here I am Saturday afternoon at home relaxing ( I got home around 5pm). My Surgeon was Dr Mark Rosenblum -- the head of Henry Ford Hosptal Neurosurgical Department and one of the top neurosurgeons in the entire nation. He did an awesome job. It Helps when you got connections! (I run the Henry Ford Health System project for my company (www.relware.com) we are re-writing all the clinical applications for Henry Ford Health System) I will be checking in from time to time but mostly just resting and reading posts over the next couple of weeks. This whole experience has been a huge blessing to me with the presence of God clearly made known to me throughout. I will relate personally with PM's for those interested at a later date. Thanks for all your prayers and love. I have taken a major step forward....the cancer is completedly resected and I will win this battle. Joe B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 good to hear from you and VERY HAPPY TO HEAR OF THE SUCCESS gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Great news Joe! Keep up the good attitude! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 I am so glad everything went well. Please let me know if you need anything-- I mean that! I am close and happy to help. I am glad you are resting-- take things easy-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Joe, Glad to hear how well surgery went. God is Great Please continue to keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Wonderful news! My prayers for you continue!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I'm very happy for you Joe and for your family that all turned out so well for you. Continued prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Joe, I am so happy everything went well, thanks for the update.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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