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Jackie07 · 08-31-2009, 07:19 PM

'Mom is in the hospital for sudden loss of memory, balance, disorientation, lethargy (lays in bed with eyes closed, maybe sleepiness). She doesn’t initiate conversations but responds to questions, incorrectly mostly (very poor memory recall). A brain CAT scan was clear but an MRI pointed to an ‘abnormality’ in the brain membrane/lining. No mass(tumor, etc) was found. Her doctors, including the Onc, ordered a spinal tap for this Monday, to break the tie or look for METS. A physical and psychological evaluation was also done but nothing else.'

Sorry that your Mom has experienced problems. You all had done the right thing to take her to the ER. I am sure doctors will figure out what's going on make correct diagnosis and treatment. We'll be keeping you in our prayers. Please keep us updated.

08-31-2009, 07:19 PM	#3
Jackie07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: "Love never fails." Posts: 5,808	Re: Mom's Mets Battle Continues...Brain Mets?? 'Mom is in the hospital for sudden loss of memory, balance, disorientation, lethargy (lays in bed with eyes closed, maybe sleepiness). She doesn’t initiate conversations but responds to questions, incorrectly mostly (very poor memory recall). A brain CAT scan was clear but an MRI pointed to an ‘abnormality’ in the brain membrane/lining. No mass(tumor, etc) was found. Her doctors, including the Onc, ordered a spinal tap for this Monday, to break the tie or look for METS. A physical and psychological evaluation was also done but nothing else.' Sorry that your Mom has experienced problems. You all had done the right thing to take her to the ER. I am sure doctors will figure out what's going on make correct diagnosis and treatment. We'll be keeping you in our prayers. Please keep us updated. __________________ Jackie07 http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2011/06/doctors-letter-patient-newly-diagnosed-cancer.html http://www.asco.org/ASCOv2/MultiMedi...=114&trackID=2 NICU 4.4 LB Erythema Nodosum 85 Life-long Central Neurocytoma 4x5x6.5 cm 23 hrs 62090 semi-coma 10 d PT OT ST 30 d 3 Infertility tmts 99 > 3 u. fibroids > Pills CN 3 GKRS 52301 IDC 1.2 cm Her2 +++ ER 5% R. Lmptmy SLNB+1 71703 6 FEC 33 R Tamoxifen Recc IIB 2.5 cm Bi-L Mast 61407 2/9 nds PET 6 TCH Cellulitis - Lymphedema - compression sleeve & glove H w x 4 MUGA 51 D, J 49 M Diastasis recti Tamoxifen B. scan Irrtbl bowel 1'09 Colonoscopy 313 BRCA1 V1247I hptc hemangioma Vertigo GI - > yogurt hysterectomy/oophorectomy 011410 Exemestane 25 mg tab 102912 ~ 101016 stopped due to r. hip/l.thigh pain after long walk DEXA 1/13 1-2016 lesions in liver largest 9mm & 1.3 cm onco. says not cancer. 3-11 Appendectomy - visually O.K., a lot of puss. Final path result - not cancer. Start Vitamin D3 and Calcium supplement （600mg x2) 10-10 Stopped Exemestane due to r. hip/l.thigh pain OKed by Onco 11-08-2016 7-23-2018 9 mm groundglass nodule within the right lower lobe with indolent behavior. Due to possible adenocarcinoma, Recommend annual surveilence. 7-10-2019 CT to check lung nodule. 1-10-2020 8mm stable nodule on R Lung, two 6mm new ones on L Lung, a possible lymph node involvement in inter fissule. "I WANT TO BE AN OUTRAGEOUS OLD WOMAN WHO NEVER GETS CALLED AN OLD LADY. I WANT TO GET SHARP EDGED & EARTH COLORED, TILL I FADE AWAY FROM PURE JOY." Irene from Tampa Advocacy is a passion .. not a pastime - Joe Last edited by Jackie07; 08-31-2009 at 07:22 PM..