- Meg's MRI last Friday showed significant regrowth of her tumor at its original site; it's about 3 cm x 1.5 cm. The good news is that it hasn't spread to other sites.
- We met with the neuro-oncologist, Dr. Henson, on Friday and again today, Monday. He consulted with the tumor board and also with Meg's surgeon (Dr. Jost), who is out of town.
- We will again be consulting Dr. Marc Chamberlain, at the University of Washington, for a second opnion and for advice about possible future treatments.
- We will meet with Dr. Jost on Friday morning, after she's had a chance to carefully study Meg's MRI. Our expectation is that she will decide to operate next week, to remove as much of the tumor as possible. We'll know more after our visit on Friday. Meg's functional MRI, performed last Summer, indicated that this surgery would be appropriate.
- There's a possibility that tumor that can't be removed surgically can be treated with Cyberknife or Gammaknife radiation.
- Nick and Elspeth will be flying home for the surgery, and will be with us for a few days.
- We just learnt (3/8/11) that Meg had been on Avastin during the clinical trial, and will be on it again as soon as her surgical wounds have healed.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Not so good news - updated
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I'm sending daily support and hugs to you both during the next couple weeks.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this news, but I know that if anyone can beat this thing it's you, Meg. Sending lots of positive thoughts and hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteTami
Sorry to hear this update, but this can be beaten too! You have strength and lots of support.
ReplyDeleteMeg, you are strong, you have a plan, you can do this. Take care and I'll be sending strong support vibes your way.
ReplyDeleteWe're all thinking of you. Sending love and strength. We appreciate your updates- thanks for doing this blog.
ReplyDelete-Danielle, Chris, Maddie and Josie