[ammebarb]

for my first post plaque check up there. I saw the local retinal specialist two months ago here. It's a two day deal, so I'm guessing they will do the exam and ultrasound on Tuesday. I don't know what else is on Tuesday's agenda. Wednesday is the Avastin injection and perhaps a laser treatment. I am anxious to know if the tumor is still shrinking and if whatever they do will further affect my vision. The avastin is supposed to help the cause, but laser and continuing effects of radiation will essentially destroy central vision by 18 months. I don't see the very specialized ocular melanoma oncologist until May 1. Will probably be another liver scan before then. I'm really hoping I'm eligible for an adjuvant oral chemo pill called Sutent. But that's getting ahead of myself.... right now we're aiming for continuing tumor death. I pray for all of you every night.

Barb A.