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As soon as I heard I had bc metastasis, I was terrifed that they might spread to the brain. Which they did after about a year. So, having to face reality, I lost my fear and jumped into 21 days of WBR. I had 7 definite brain lesions and possibly up to 20. I really wanted Cyberknife, but was told there were too many and there were probably more the MRI couldn't see. The radiation was really a breeze. Later side effects included: very slow hair regrowth, tiredness and the biggie, a mental "meltdown." Much like Alzheimer's, I can't remember words, lose everything from my keys to my wallet, can't type very good anymore, and lousy short term memory. My treatment was summer of 2004 and so far no more brain mets, although the bone, liver and lymph nodes keep coming back.
No fear. Just fight.
Love and light,
Lisa
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