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I had WBR last summer, but had a persistant tumor of about 2.4 cm, also some small ones that began to increase in Feb. I was also diagnosed with leptomenigeal disease and given 14 weeks to live (that was 13 weeks ago). I started on the adria. because not only did I have brain mets, but liver and lung. The dr. said there are studies showing that adria does cross the blood/brain barrier. They also place a Omaya resor. (sp?) in my brain and gave me mexotrexate through that. Yesterday, found out I have only 8 small tumors, from 18 and the leptomenge cannot be seen on the MRI. I do show a small reoccurance where they took out the large tumor 8 weeks ago...that's why the gamma knife. I am having a hard time believing the adria worked but that is what the dr is crediting.
Thanks, Julie
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