MRI Results

I wanted to let you all know the good news. The MRI looked great! There is no new growth. Just a big black hole still ;). That means we will not have to look at further treatment options just yet. whew! I don't have to go back in for another MRI for 6 months, which is as long as they will let me go in between from here on out. I am just supposed to continue watching and monitoring my symptoms. If there is any major or alarming changes I will go in sooner.

I will continue to see various counselors and Doctors. I now also see a neuropshychologist, a Phyciatrists, a neuro Opthomologist, and just started seeing a Speech Therapist. The speech Therapist is not for "speech" per say. I speak fine,... if not a bit too fast and disjuncted, and yes I know I get so lost and confused in my own head that I actually interrupt myself. Yes, pretty pathetic but amusing to watch i'm told. ;) Anyway, the Speech Therapist I am seeing will look at how my brain is or isn't processes things, auditory memory, visual memory, and many other brain functioning and such. Which I need A LOT of help with. I spent a few humbling hours with him this last week and went through a barrage of tests. Things are definitely not working like they used to but I still have some key things in place so he was hopeful and thought they could help. I am hoping with the addition of these new doctors to my team I will continue to get better and stronger and clearer. I can't know how to do that without knowing where the holes are and finding strategies to understand them, building on my strengths and trying to maximize what I have left.

With the new MRI results we can breath a bit easier for now and try to focus our energy on how to make current things work, which is no easy task, but it will be easier to do with out having to juggle that with going through chemo, radiation, or another surgery. I, we, are so grateful! We have been wonderfully fortunate to be on the receiving end of so many earthy angels that have come to our aid. Thank you so much to all of you for your loving care and thoughtful heartfelt prayers. It makes such a difference! I draw strength from your strength. Thank you for helping me to feel loved and looked after. I couldn't have done it without you. Let's hope this trend of "Clean" MRIs lasts as long as possible!