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Well, after all the tests that I've had over the last two months (2 Brain MRI's, Lumbar Puncture, 2 Fusion PET/CT's) ... the Tumor Board met and I saw the Oncologist yesterday.
The Good News:
She said they're NOT concerned about the 4 mm brain lesion! (insert big sigh here) We'll watch it to keep tabs on it ... but, they don't think it's a major concern since it did not change during the 7 weeks between MRI's and the lumbar puncture results were all clean, etc.
The Bad News:
I have a new tumor in my liver (only one!). NED left me for another, :-( ... So here we go again! I need a liver biopsy (been there, done that) and they said that they'll call me today or tomorrow with the date and we'll go from there. The onc. discussed several options, it all depends on the biopsy results, tumor size, HER2 testing... etc. The Oncologist is going to talk to the surgeon about possibly doing a radiofrequency ablation... 'frying' the little bugger, so we'll see. She also talked about researching trials, possibly adding Navilbine with the Herceptin (which I will continue, phew!) ... everything depends on the biopsy results.
I'm OK, for the most part. Now that the waiting and worrying is over, I can put on the boxing gloves and fight it, again! Time to hit the search button feature here and get myself educated .....
On top of everything... I had to put my 18 yr old cat/companion, Bailey, to sleep last week... she was my BC buddy and her presence in my world was a gift from God. She's in a better place and no longer in pain, but I miss the little fur ball so much.
So, that's where I am right now. Thanks again for all your support and well wishes ... you are angels. Be well.
Hugs,
Janelle
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