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Got a brain met and now it is dead I hope

amandac2018
amandac2018 CSN Member Posts: 26
in Kidney Cancer #1

I ended up going to ER mid June with seizures, they did a cat scan and found a single brain met in my parietal lobe. Began on Dex methasone to keep the swelling down and with no more seizures was able to to go and have SBR in 5 gy in one sitting. Pretty amazing technology. So for now, I guess this dead tissue will live in my brain, and now I just have to wean off these steroids. They let me bring the mask home and I have an awesome pic, I wanted to share with you but can't post the pic!! Anyway sending healing love and light to you all

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  • JoeyZ
    JoeyZ CSN Member Posts: 210 Member
    #2
    Sounds like great news to

    Sounds like great news to kill that sucker off! Glad to hear it and now you can relax and enjoy the weekend!!

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  • JerzyGrrl
    JerzyGrrl CSN Member Posts: 760 Member
    #3
    Crazy

    Crazy what mischief one little met can do, but YAY what amazing crazy stuff they can do to nail that met. All the best --

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  • APny
    APny CSN Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #4
    So glad they killed it.

    So glad they killed it. Wishing you a quick recovery!

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  • Retcenturion
    Retcenturion CSN Member Posts: 240 Member
    #5
    Good news

    Good news, thanks for sharing. Sending positive thoughts to you and your loved ones.

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  • AnnissaP
    AnnissaP CSN Member Posts: 632 Member
    #6
    Yes! Here's to a great

    Yes! Here's to a great recovery!!

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  • Amy_Jo
    Amy_Jo CSN Member Posts: 70 Member
    #7
    Thinking of you and praying I

    Thinking of you and praying I know how hard it can be to deal with this. I had my fair share of hospital stays and steroids are horrible. Sending hugs and prayers your way. 

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  • Abunai
    Abunai CSN Member Posts: 173 Member
    #8
    incredible technology

    One sitting is incredible. I just had ten sittings of more generalized full brain radiation. I also asked if I could keep the mask. It really is cool; the ozone smell during the "zaps". The red and blue lights that appear. The addition of Dexamethazone is nearly miraculous. You hang in there. Keep us updated.

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  • Gtngbtr58 @aol.com
    Gtngbtr58 @aol.com CSN Member Posts: 206 Member
    #9
    We are all with you

    On this- glad the zaps worked-continued good health-June

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  • todd121
    todd121 CSN Member Posts: 1,448 Member
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    AnnissaP said:

    Yes! Here's to a great

    Yes! Here's to a great recovery!!

    Anissa

    Every time I see your picture I smile thinking of you and your son dancing together. I so enjoyed those YouTube videos! You've got a good looking son! He takes after mom I guess? :)

    Todd

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