Yesterday I went in to see my onc, Dr, Neal and found the results of my CT 2/3/11 scan. And the results show that overall, everything is stable. But it does indicate from the report that "Numerous additional small pulmonary nodules are seen throughout the right lung, and the appearance is unchanged in appearance when compared to the 12/6/2011 examination. The left lung is clear." So it's good news that the primary tumor is still the same and stable.
But, the bad news is recently, for about almost a week now, I've been getting a nagging slight headache on my left side of my head that isn't going away followed by a two times vomiting episode. This is concerning for brain mets and so to be cautious, Dr. Neal has me set up for a brain MRI immediately. This is scary and we want to catch anything early on right away. Gamma knife or a certain radiation treatment is what will be done if it is says Dr. Neal. Along with that, he says he will recommend a slight radiation to my left bottom hip bone too for my dull nagging bone area that I've been having for awhile now that hasn't gone away.
So, I'm nervous for this coming brain MRI results but glad to get it screen to rule out anything and or to get it treated if there are any significant findings. Let's hope for good news.
As for my current Gemzar chemo infusion, Dr. Neal recommends for me to stay on this treatment for now as long as it is effective and he says it looks like it's helping keep the tumors stable. As for the headache, he says that most chemo treatments don't pass the brain barrier and so brain and or bone metastases can happen over time with most Lung cancer patients. Arrgh, here we go, all this is overwhelmingly scary, worrisome and I just wish I was healthy, but I'm not.
Well, that's all for now. Lots of Love.
But, the bad news is recently, for about almost a week now, I've been getting a nagging slight headache on my left side of my head that isn't going away followed by a two times vomiting episode. This is concerning for brain mets and so to be cautious, Dr. Neal has me set up for a brain MRI immediately. This is scary and we want to catch anything early on right away. Gamma knife or a certain radiation treatment is what will be done if it is says Dr. Neal. Along with that, he says he will recommend a slight radiation to my left bottom hip bone too for my dull nagging bone area that I've been having for awhile now that hasn't gone away.
So, I'm nervous for this coming brain MRI results but glad to get it screen to rule out anything and or to get it treated if there are any significant findings. Let's hope for good news.
As for my current Gemzar chemo infusion, Dr. Neal recommends for me to stay on this treatment for now as long as it is effective and he says it looks like it's helping keep the tumors stable. As for the headache, he says that most chemo treatments don't pass the brain barrier and so brain and or bone metastases can happen over time with most Lung cancer patients. Arrgh, here we go, all this is overwhelmingly scary, worrisome and I just wish I was healthy, but I'm not.
Well, that's all for now. Lots of Love.
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