We have been watching the changes on the MRI since May 2010. No way to determine the difference between new tumor or radiation necrosis. The radiologist suggested new tumor and Dr Ashby wasn't so sure. So I had another one (MRI) in June (1 month in between instead of 2) Dr Ashby brought the results to the Tumor Board at St Joes. They recommended a biopsy to determine further treatment. I had that done last Thurs morning. 1 night stay in the ICU and another night out on the floor. They were watching for any more bleeding in the ventricle. 5 tissues samples were taken. So far the preliminary path report just suggests radiation necrosis and gliosis. (good news in the big picture) Final path is still pending. They had to send it out again to get another set of eyes on it. I am taking it easy for now. As Tracy said, this may be the best you can be. So, each day I make a to do list and get what I can get done. I have another appt with Dr Ashby on Aug 2nd to further plan the road ahead. I am out on short term disability with supplemental PTO time to make a full paycheck for now. That will go to August 17th, then a reassessment will need to be done. Long term disability is a bit further ahead without any money coming for a few weeks.
Today, I will take a look at the budget and determine where we can cut some more out. Not much left.
I hope to be able to contact the mortgage people and see where I can get there. I hope they can help in some way to reduce the payments. I will have to claim a financial hardship to them. Not a lie.
Plans to go East in Sept are made. Hopefully, Lindsay will be able to hold on until her scheduled C section on 9/3.
More later.
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