betplace Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I knew something was going down, but the bone scan and cat scans showed nothing. About a week after I began experiencing pain in my spine that steadily increased until I was only able to sleep sitting up. If I hadn't had scans so recently I would have been faster to react. But I waited until my regularly scheduled appointment with my onc. He sent me for MRI of my spine and they got me in that day. The next day (friday) as I was packing to evacuate he called and told me I had to go to hospital right away as I have a tumor wrapped around my spinal cord. So I have been in the hospital till now. A Neurologist checked me out and they are certain it hasn't invaded the spinal cord, it is just wrapped around it. The radiation oncologist is confident that we caught it early and he can get rid of it. So tommorrow I start the first of 10 shots of radiation. 5 this week and 5 next. Then we will check it out and go from there. So prayers are needed again for me. Thanks in advance for your support Blessings to us all Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Very sorry to hear this Betty. My thoughts and prayers are with you for the best of results. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, Prayers coming your way right now. So sorry you have to go through this on top of the weather situation. Sounds like they got it in good time and I am praying that the radiation will do the trick. Take care of yourself. Hugs and prayers, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I am so glad they caught this Betty. I remember Judyb saying how important it is to have a MRI done . Wish you all the best and a happy dance real soon. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 You have my prayers Betty. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Praying, Dear Betty.xxoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Oh, Betty, after your earlier post today I knew something was up. I'm so sorry to hear this, but glad they caught it early and are getting about the job of getting rid of it. My prayers are with you, and my very best good thoughts. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, Prayers, prayers, and more prayers. Glad to hear you caught this early-I'll be thinking of you. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, Sorry to hear of this but glad you caught it early and already have a plan to to get rid of it.Hope those 10 zaps do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty- Dag-nab-it-all! This news is a downer, but it really sounds as if there is a good plan in place and that you are jumping right on it! Many prayers winging your way and best thoughts always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty....crud! I'm.so.sorry.to.hear.this.....Prayers.headed.your.way.for.sure......So.glad.it.was.caught.early. (Sorry.for.goofy.typing....got.keyboard.problems) Sure.hope.to.have.a.good.report.from.you.following.radiation. Thinking.of.you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, I hate hearing this,BUT it sounds like it was found early and I will pray the 10 rads will shrink it into oblivian!! Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Flournoy Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty....Worried about your trailer as I watched the news all weekend. Glad everthing is O.K. as far as the storm damage and you were safe in the hospital. Sounds like your doctor has a good plan and you have caught this early. My best to you Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Prayers to you Betty. At least this seems to be caught early and hopefully the radiation will zap it away. I will be thinking of you. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, I was really worried about you with the weather but had no idea you were in such pain. I hope they caught it early enough to "zap" it away for good. I have you in my prayers but I will change the content now. I wish you the very best and was glad to hear from you. I hope your home wasn't damaged during all of the horrible weather..youhave enough to contend with without that. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, Prayers that this short term radiation will be what's needed to square this challenge away. Will be watching for news of your progress. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, I'm so sorry you have to deal with ED. Hope the rads fry it to bits in record time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Dear Betty, I am so sorry that you got this crappe news. The good news is that it is not in your spinal column and that the dr. has a good plan and isn't letting any grass grow under his feet. Hope the treatments take you back to NED and that your pain and discomfort disappear pronto. Of course, you are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Catching these things early is the best thing possible, well, other than NED of course. I am so sorry it has returned but am glad they got it early and have a good plan of action. Hope the radiation goes well. Just remember--YOU BEAT IT ONCE, YOU CAN DO IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, Prayers going your way, early is the best time to catch ED, the radiation will kick him out and open the door for NED again. Please keep us posted. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 So very sorry to read this news, Betty. I'm sure this was a much worse "blow" than that hurricane could have dealt you. Keep you chin up and beat it again! You're in my prayers. Blessings, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty I certainly pray for you. Good luck on coming radiotherapy. Don't worry too much ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, You can beat this - you are a fighter. My prayers for your quick bounce back. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty, It sounds like the doctors are optimistic. Will say a prayer that the teatment goes very smooth for you and NED will be back in your life soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Betty what terrible new's but it has a optimistic prognosis and with all the prayer's your recieving including mine, brighter day's are coming your way ....... Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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