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trixkit · 11-07-2007, 08:42 AM

Thanks Esther,

This board is fantasic.

I've convinced my wife to hold off with the WBR that was scheduled for today until we meet with the Gamma Knife folks and NEMC in Boston.

My wife is currently taking decadron to keep the symtoms at bay, so we have time to evaluate a second opinion.

My gut is telling me not to go with the WBR as the small and possible seeded mets aren't causing any issues at the moment and the large ones can be treated directly, hopefully. I'd prefer to keep the mastecomy on schedule. Then closely monitor the brain mets with regular testing.

Thanks again,
John Cummings

11-07-2007, 08:42 AM	#7
trixkit Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13	Thanks Esther, This board is fantasic. I've convinced my wife to hold off with the WBR that was scheduled for today until we meet with the Gamma Knife folks and NEMC in Boston. My wife is currently taking decadron to keep the symtoms at bay, so we have time to evaluate a second opinion. My gut is telling me not to go with the WBR as the small and possible seeded mets aren't causing any issues at the moment and the large ones can be treated directly, hopefully. I'd prefer to keep the mastecomy on schedule. Then closely monitor the brain mets with regular testing. Thanks again, John Cummings