Bruce u Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Marisa has asked me to update all of her friends on the site. She has been recovering very well since her surgery. Her mobility has returned and she is in good spirits. She was scheduled to begin radiation treatments on Monday but rescheduled it until she had a chance to discuss everything with her Doctor. Following that meeting, Marisa has made the decision to not have radiation and to let things take it's natural course. I am sure that everyone will keep Marisa in our thoughts and prayers and support her through this journey. I will continue to update on her behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Bruce, Are you saying that she is going to decline all further treatment? I don't understand why her dr. is advising radiation. Many follow surgery with chemo. Do you know what stage her disease is? Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 My prayers continue for Marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks for the update Bruce. Prayers are with Marisa and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Muriel, Marisa is stage 4 and already had decided not to have chemo. She had an operation to remove a tumor on her brain that was affecting her thought process, loss of speech, etc. Her Doctor did recommend radiation which she has now declined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Well, I certainly feel stupid! I thought I was reading about Melanie. So sorry. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It's a tough call Bruce. I always think of it as QOL vs pain and suffering. People in the onc field say the radiation is to alleviate/minimize pain. I know from someone in my cancer group, however, that isn't always the case. Every person has to choose for themselves but it is hard on the family when they choose no treatment. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thoughts and prayers on the way to Marisa. Thank you Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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