Update after Gamma Knife

[Esther]

Well, I had the Gamma Knife performed at Cedars-Sinai on Monday. This is the brain lesion that was treated in Jan 06 via X-knife, and surgically removed in March 07.

It had grown an additional 1 mm in 10 days, it was 2 mm on the 14th of September and the pre Gamma MRI on the 24th of Sept, showed it to be 3 mm.

In addition, it had grown a "tail" which means it was getting ready to burrow down into my brain. Scary stuff! It was almost like it was an extra-terrestrial invador, starting to try to burrow down at only 3 mm is pretty amazing.

I guess this little stubborn brain mets lesion is really aggressive and so far has eluded fully being captured. Send your positive thoughts and prayers my way that this latest Gamma Knife treatment will take care of it once and for all...

[Stephanie]

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this lesion again, Esther. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[lilyecuadorian]

Esther I think you are so lucky ...to find it and to radiated when is so small ...I'm happy for you thanks for the updated

[Julie2]

I am sending all positive thoughts and wishing a clean MRI next.

Julie

[Soccermom]

Dear Esther,
I am visualizing this little cancer "alien" and the Gamma knife OBLITERATING it quickly AND quietly from your body...

Loving hugs,marcia

[caya]

Dear Esther,

Sending positive thoughts your way from Canada to totally destroy that little monster.

all the best
caya

[sherri]

Another positive energy your way from Canada Vancouver. You have to let me know when you are coming to Whistler for skiing. Best luck to you!

[Mary Anne in TX]

That dastardly little brain met couldn't possibly know who it is dealing with! Or what power there is coming to destroy it! I'm believing it is done and you're on the mend. You're one brave gal! God bless you and bring the end of that "invader"! Mary Anne

[Vanessa]

I am sending you positive thoughts, energy and prayers your way. I hoping that the gamma knife obliterated the alien creature, forever! Best wishes.

[Jean]

Dear Esther,
I believe in the power of prayer. I know that all your Her2 sisters are behind you 200% and we will send you all positive energy and prayers.

You are my hero!
Hugs,
jean

[tousled1]

Esther,

Thanks for keeping us updated as I've been thinking about you. I pray that this GammaKnife procedure blasted the alien into oblivion! You have been through so much and have stayed so strong and positive. I know that this GammaKnife has taken care of this pesky beast. You are in my prayers.

[Sherryg683]

Esther, my prayers are with you. May you stay strong and upbeat. Keep the faith and know I am praying for you..sherryg

[Sheila]

Esther
Sending positive thoughts and prayers that this little met is gone forever and you are off to new adventures soon!

[tricia keegan]

Esther sending lots of positive thoughts and good wishes to you, I hope it's beat for good this time,you've been through enough!

[Margerie]

I am picturing Sigourney Waever with her shaved head blasting that sucker!

Hope you have a smooth recovery and great results. How are you feeling after the surgery?

[Emelie]

Sending you postive thoughts and energy to fight this little bugger. Hope all goes well and it is removed for GOOD!
Rest and take care of yourself.
Emelie

[SusieQ]

Sending you and your medical team prayers.....

[kareneg]

My prayers and thoughts are with you. I pray and hope this critter is gone for ever!

[chrisy]

Esther,
of course my prayers are with you that this procedure slaps that little bugger down permanently. And again, your exquisite sensitivity to noticing so small a lesion before it got even nastier is amazing

[Lolly]

Esther, hope you're feeling better now; is the nausea gone? That is one of my least favorite symptoms.
Not that I have ANY favorites, ha.
<3 Lolly

[Patb]

Esther
Prayers for you every night. Take care
patb

[Esther]

Thanks for all the good wishes! It really is a spirit lifter. Lolly, the nausea disappeared the same day of the Gamma Knife procedure. That was quick response, huh?

I'm feeling pretty good, so I'm hopeful that this Gamma Knife will have knocked the lesion into oblivion.