Holiday Hospital Update
The tumor is cutting off blood flow through the carotid artery, which accounts for the hypotension, dizziness, blackouts, weakness and general fogginess mentally. Still waiting for everyone to come up with options of what his treatment choices will be at this point.
Debbie and Skipper - I know the 1000 yard blank stare very well. He delayed his treatment for 2 months for whatever reason. Not sure what the next step will be as he gets confused and slightly "not home" mentally.
See what happens . . .
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the carotid on the other side is narrow so he has really reduced blood flow going to the brain. The option of a stent has come up. If the blockage is from plaque, it can be done and will be encouraged. If it's from the tumor putting pressure on the carotid, it would do more harm than good.
Also the other tumor at his skull base is screwing with the nerves on his left side. His left eyelid is dropped shut and his left eye is showing signs of myopia. If this continues he could lose sight in his left eye. His left leg is numb almost all the time. It's to the point where I'm being a prescription for a walker and a wheel chair.
For someone who used to climb the steel of 700 foot buildings with 100 lbs of tools, this stabs me in the heart.
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I wish I could make thismswijiknyc said:even better
the carotid on the other side is narrow so he has really reduced blood flow going to the brain. The option of a stent has come up. If the blockage is from plaque, it can be done and will be encouraged. If it's from the tumor putting pressure on the carotid, it would do more harm than good.
Also the other tumor at his skull base is screwing with the nerves on his left side. His left eyelid is dropped shut and his left eye is showing signs of myopia. If this continues he could lose sight in his left eye. His left leg is numb almost all the time. It's to the point where I'm being a prescription for a walker and a wheel chair.
For someone who used to climb the steel of 700 foot buildings with 100 lbs of tools, this stabs me in the heart.
I hate this.
I wish I could make this better for you.
I can only send you my prayers and thoughts.
Stacey
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wheel chairmswijiknyc said:even better
the carotid on the other side is narrow so he has really reduced blood flow going to the brain. The option of a stent has come up. If the blockage is from plaque, it can be done and will be encouraged. If it's from the tumor putting pressure on the carotid, it would do more harm than good.
Also the other tumor at his skull base is screwing with the nerves on his left side. His left eyelid is dropped shut and his left eye is showing signs of myopia. If this continues he could lose sight in his left eye. His left leg is numb almost all the time. It's to the point where I'm being a prescription for a walker and a wheel chair.
For someone who used to climb the steel of 700 foot buildings with 100 lbs of tools, this stabs me in the heart.
I hate this.
One thing we all agree on is that Cancer Sucks0
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