Steph74 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hi everyone, I haven't updated recently since there wasn't much to update - mom has been doing well on the Tarceva for the past year, I gave birth to a beautful baby girl Feb 16th, mom got her scan results back the following week and they found a tumor in her right frontal lobe of the brain. They recommended whole brain radiation which she finished a few weeks ago. We had our follow up MRI and CT yesterday, her lungs and chest look "GREAT" according to the doctor, the Tarceva is still working after a year later. But the Brain MRI is now showing multiple white spots and neither the radiation guys or the lung doc can say what they are. The lung doc has to consult with a neourolgist oncologist to get his expert opinion, he's not sure what it is. So we are extremely worried that it is more cancer, I just can't beleive our luck! She only had one tumor a month ago, after undergoing Whole Brain Radiation for one tumor, then she gets multiple in a matter of one month?!? Doesn't make sense, so I'm hoping and praying it's something else and not the cancer. Has anyone else had a Brain MRI and had this happen? I guess I assumed these people had seen everything and could tell us what it is. Anyway, I still check in all the time and pray for you all, I just didn't have much to update until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 keep us posted what the Neuro-Onc says. Prayers going up for your Mom and the family during this time of worry. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I can only imagine how scared and frustrated you must be. Congrats on the beautiful new little life and many prayers for you and your Mom. Do keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 {{Steph}} What a beautiful little girl!! Congratulations to you and "grandma"! It sounds like your mom has the same habit of stumping the doctors that my mom's had and I know the worries that go along with it. I have no great advice for you and no idea what the white spots may be...but I have lots of prayers on the way for you and your mom during this time of waiting. Please let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Congratulations on that new baby. My prayers to you and your mother on her test results. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I don't have any experience with this. I just wanted to give my support and I really hope it's something else going on. To just finish up a treatment, then find something is very frustrating, to say the least. I hope the best for your mom. (And congrats on the beautiful baby!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Prayers for you and your Mom. What a lovely baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirlie Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Please keep us posted with your mom's results. Congratulations on your new little precious! My thoughts are with you during this stressful time. Flowergirlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlaureti Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Thinking of you during this rough time and pray for you. Congrats on your new precious angel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I'll send my prayers as well. Perhaps the spots are radiation necrosis, which is swelling. If so, perhaps they can treat it with steroids, which are not a piece of cake, but better than the alternative. I pray that you get good news about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Keeping you and your Mom in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daughter04 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Congratulations on your baby girl. I can only imagine how scared and frustrated you must be but must stay positive & hope for the best. Hope you will come back with some good results. All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Congratulations on your sweet baby! I know that new grandbaby helps you mom to focus on life's joys. The fears, well, that is apparently part of the package. I hope it turns out to be scar tissue! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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