Mary's started with breast cancer, then spread to her bones. It probably spread to her brain around the same time, but she wasn't tested early enough.
For me, after having recurrences to the liver, brain, bones and lymph nodes, I actually have a morbib sense of anticipation for my scans. These past ones were great, (my second set since WBR) but (and there's always a but) there might be a new spot on my liver. We'll do a follow up CT in just a couple of weeks.
Now, about that depression. Are you taking any kind of anti-depressant?
If not, certainly consider it. I take Lexapro daily and it has give me no side effect that I'm aware of. It really helps smooth out those rough, scary days. Xanax can be great when needed. Just be careful not to need it too much.
And you've already been through so much. I can't imagine the spinal tap! And you've done radiation, and chemo. You're tougher than you think!!
And you can help me out. Tell me what you know about Temodor. I don't know much and want to.
Keep us posted. And feel free to e-mail me directly at
lisalowe@qwest.net.
Love and light,
Lisa