Well, I’ve been a complete failure at this blogging thing: two months since my last update. Shame on me. On the other hand, I had some significant cervical disc problems that started in early November, so sitting at a computer wasn’t really working for me. Fortunately, my fabulous fantastic physical therapist got me to pretty good shape with my neck, and I’m back to focusing on strength and overall conditioning. The other thing that's been slowing me down with my blogging: computer problems. Am hoping to get the 'puter into the shop for repair some time this week. Having a working computer should make my life easier.
Thanksgiving was great; the food spectacular. We celebrated on Saturday so that everyone could be there, with the exception of nephew Matt who stayed up in Oregon for the holiday. He was missed but we did have my niece and her boyfriend visiting us from Virginia. We don’t get to see a lot of them these days, but at least we got a more extended visit than usual.
On the health front… things are not as great as we’d hoped. Had an MRI last Tuesday (11/30) at UCSF; the MRI was presented to the “tumor board” for evaluation by different specialists (neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons, oncologists). No big changes, except that there’s a small area (less than 1 cm) that seems “different,” at the rear of the main tumor site. So, obviously, very disappointed but things are far from bleak. We go back to UCSF on Tuesday, 12/7, to meet with my neuro-oncologist, Dr. Chang, and the neurosurgeon (Dr. Parsa) who did my original brain surgery, exactly one year ago on the 7th. (12/7 is also the anniversary of my meeting Kirk, so not everything about that date sucks…). There’s a chance I’ll need another brain surgery to remove this tumor, but there’s also a good chance I can avoid that for now. And there are other chemo treatments that may be options.
I’ll have more to share with you guys after Tuesday’s appointment. I’m sure we’ve got reason to be optimistic, and I’m going to do my best to maintain my optimism while I find out what the next weeks hold in store. Keep a good thought for us. We’ll take all the support we can get.
Love to you all.
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Sending oodles of love to you and Kirk...and wishing you a sweet anniversary of your first meeting. May the day be bright in every way. Love, Diane B.
ReplyDeleteAlison I think of you always and love you always and am even worse than you about blogging so I don't even try. Wish I wasn't so far away. Kimmerie & Nicholas join me in sending hugs and laughs and wishes for a definite positive outcome.
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