Stupid Google. I need to hear your brain mets success stories

mom2greatkids

Hi Ladies,

As I reported last week, my 3 month scans continue to show worsening of the disease. From the neck scan, a spot was found on the lower brain. I am scheduled for an MRI Friday (Feb 6). I am scheduled to see the radiation doctor on the 10th. I am terrified.

Now like I know I shouldn't have done, I just googled the brains mets. etc. I have made myself beyond being terrified again. I need to hear your success stories, Please!

I don't know why I googled. I always know it's a stupid thing for me to do.

Did any of you have vomiting prior to your diagnosis? I am not having any neurological symptoms, from which I understand is very good. I am just 2 weeks past a 3 cycle irinotecan, which does cause nausea. 

Please ladies, just anything to help me calm down!

Thanks,
Carla

 

lovesanimals

Hi Carla

Check out the post from Leesa ("Leesag") from November 11, 2014.  She was diagnosed with brain mets in 2011 and reported that she is doing just fine!  Her message:  don't ever give up hope! 

You've been so much already and you know you are a strong woman.  You can get through this too!  And we are here to support you. 

http://csn.cancer.org/node/289331

Sending lots of calming prayers your way!

Hugs,

Kelly

Alexandra

Thinking of you Carla

I can imaging how terrifying this is. How was your MRI?

I am sure you already know how rare of a symptom it is and how much the outcome depends on the number and location of brain tumors. A few months ago after sudden-onset vertigo, I looked into ovca mets to the brain. I counted 12 users on CSN Ovarian board who at different times claimed that they or their loved ones had brain mets. Most of them were one-time posters. Lisa is the only one I know who is consistently coming back. I saw that you already found the recent "brain mets" thread on Inspire.

Best wishes to you,

Alexandra