Calls and visits welcomed
Keith is resting at home in his own bed. Although he is quite weak, he is happy to have calls or visits.
I had been holding off posting to the blog until we had our plan of attack in place. Unfortunately, the oncology group at Kaiser is still awaiting a consult with UCLA - we do not yet have their recommendation (and yes, my patience is running thin!) I continue to believe that we will be guided to avastin - but there may be options I am not aware of.
On a more positive note, this morning we will meet with the radiology team. Today they will do some pre-planning cat scans and explain the options they have to offer. Our very trusted surgeon has made the point that the first tumor was responsive to radiation and has urged us to push in that direction. Generally patients cannot do radiation more than once - it requires tricky maneuvering to ensure that the same "incidental" parts of the brain are not exposed in successive treatments. Assuming we have options with radiology, we believe we can start as early as next Monday.
Time remains of the essence. Given how quickly this tumor grew in the two weeks following surgery, I am anxious that we begin treatment as soon as practical.
I had been holding off posting to the blog until we had our plan of attack in place. Unfortunately, the oncology group at Kaiser is still awaiting a consult with UCLA - we do not yet have their recommendation (and yes, my patience is running thin!) I continue to believe that we will be guided to avastin - but there may be options I am not aware of.
On a more positive note, this morning we will meet with the radiology team. Today they will do some pre-planning cat scans and explain the options they have to offer. Our very trusted surgeon has made the point that the first tumor was responsive to radiation and has urged us to push in that direction. Generally patients cannot do radiation more than once - it requires tricky maneuvering to ensure that the same "incidental" parts of the brain are not exposed in successive treatments. Assuming we have options with radiology, we believe we can start as early as next Monday.
Time remains of the essence. Given how quickly this tumor grew in the two weeks following surgery, I am anxious that we begin treatment as soon as practical.
posted by Keith and Kathy | 7:00 AM
4 Comments:
I heard Pat might be able to visit; I hope that works out (if she's there, say hi!).
Big hugs from here. Thinking of you often,
x spk
Thoughts from Melbourne too.
Love from Jos and Ken
Hi Keith, glad you are at home. Hope that the docs make some progress this week. We are in Europe now, will make a plan to come see you when we get back. All the best
Les Edelstein
keith - I am thinking of you here in berlin - I am sending you my love and strength - wolfram
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