I'm also now having some headaches and slight dizziness and because of my history, my Oncologist ordered Brain CT Scan, which was done on Monday. Unfortunately, the results were Inconclusive, so I'm now being booked for an MRI. And for me and MRI is hell, because I'm extremely claustrophobic and need to be put 'under anesthesia' to have one done. It also has to be done at Lahey in Burlington, which is a long drive for us and not a place I enjoy going. If you know my original story, you'll know I was sent there by ambulance from my local Lahey back on 3/27/15, when they found my original brain tumor. I spend a full week there and learned I had Stage IV Incurable Lung Cancer that had spread to my brain...UGH!!
On the upside, Dr. Sunkara has my CT scan reviews by a few docs and she feels it is fine..but this will be done to be on the safe side. Lahey Burlington is also where my Neuro Oncologist is and he (Dr. Dempsey) is an fantastic doctor. I'm also grateful that I had my SRS Brain Radiation done there and since that time (Last May) the tumor has been gone ! The CT Scan did not show any swelling, very positive, as I had a huge amount of swelling, last March....another positive note.
Monday I'm back at my Lahey for my Lab work and then Opdivo #10 on Tuesday. I actually asked for a break this week, as we have a big family Wedding on Saturday and I really want to be there and feel decent and having extra time off, should help with the fatigue. I also now have meds for the headaches and take them PRN-- I hate pain meds, so I limit them to the times, then I really need them.
Happily, April is almost over--a very sad month for me! Lost my daughter on April 19th, my Dad on April 21st and my brother on April 29th, which is tomorrow. Still miss you Greg and can hardly believe that 17 years have passed since that horrific accident. I still hope and pray you are at Peace.....but truly wish you were still "Down the Cove, having a Beer".....!
Goodbye, My Brother
by Lisa
I don't know why you had to die.
You were so cute as a little boy,
You smiled at us and brought us joy.
Even though we had our little fights,
Over silly things like phone lines and wiring lights,
I never wanted to be a pest,
I needed your skills, cause you're the best.
I'm glad those times, were only a few,
It was hard for me to argue with you,
But that's just me, as you are you,
And in the end you always came through.
This is Lanesville where you are from,
We all are here with Deb and Mom,
Our hearts are broken, as you know,
We really can't bear to let you go.
Sometimes you were so crazy and loony,
Especially with the friends who call you "Cooney",
I know that everyone here will agree with me,
That the Lanesville Crew is the best there could ever be.
We wish so much that you were here,
Or just down "The Cove" havin' a beer.
It's happy thoughts that will get us through,
Like all the fun we shared with you.
And now my poem will come to an end,
Until the day we meet again,
I pray that you are now at peace.
Goodbye Greg With Love From Lis
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