Brain Tumor-surgery Fri. - scan results, too

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  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    #22
    thingy45 said:

    Hugs
    Barb, many hugs are coming your way, lucky your friend was there with you and things are being looked after.
    Healing thoughts and prayers I send you.
    Hugs, Marjan

    Appreciate your support
    Thank you all.
    My neurosurgeon believes the tumors is encapsulated and may be a met from recital cancer.
    I really had no pre -symptoms except a quick autos of not feeling well firing the day for a brief couple of seconds.
    I am awaiting the plan attack for a regrowing liver tumors that regrew where it was removed and another smaller one has grown on opposite side. My lung module did not light up on recent pet scan. Only the liver tumors. Its somewhat confusing how this is coming about.
    The oncologists here are speaking with my oncologist at Northwestern but I don't know how this will affect treatment timing for the liver down the road.
    My appetite had returned and going back to work :-(.
    I am trying to put it in perspective but am kind of down.
    My neurosurgeon did time at Sloan and MD Anderson and feels the tumors is small and I will have a good outcome. He will do an MRI on the tumor once incision is open. We just built this special imris room for these procedures.
    Thank you for your thoughts. I will update when I can. At least the tumors is small.
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    #23
    barbebarb said:

    Appreciate your support
    Thank you all.
    My neurosurgeon believes the tumors is encapsulated and may be a met from recital cancer.
    I really had no pre -symptoms except a quick autos of not feeling well firing the day for a brief couple of seconds.
    I am awaiting the plan attack for a regrowing liver tumors that regrew where it was removed and another smaller one has grown on opposite side. My lung module did not light up on recent pet scan. Only the liver tumors. Its somewhat confusing how this is coming about.
    The oncologists here are speaking with my oncologist at Northwestern but I don't know how this will affect treatment timing for the liver down the road.
    My appetite had returned and going back to work :-(.
    I am trying to put it in perspective but am kind of down.
    My neurosurgeon did time at Sloan and MD Anderson and feels the tumors is small and I will have a good outcome. He will do an MRI on the tumor once incision is open. We just built this special imris room for these procedures.
    Thank you for your thoughts. I will update when I can. At least the tumors is small.

    sorry for 2 posts
    Double post
  • YoVita
    YoVita Member Posts: 590 Member
    #24
    Good to hear your surgeon is optimistic
    What a scary thing to go through. Hang in there. Glad you're getting the surgery so soon. I'm hoping and praying for good results.
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #25
    YoVita said:

    Good to hear your surgeon is optimistic
    What a scary thing to go through. Hang in there. Glad you're getting the surgery so soon. I'm hoping and praying for good results.

    Praying for good results
    Praying for good results from your surgery. Well, you found it and the doctors are going after it in the same week!!! Best wishes tomorrow.
  • janie1
    janie1 Member Posts: 753 Member
    #26
    smokeyjoe said:

    Praying for good results
    Praying for good results from your surgery. Well, you found it and the doctors are going after it in the same week!!! Best wishes tomorrow.

    Hang in there Barb. Glad
    Hang in there Barb. Glad they are going after this. Having the seizure and having someone right there with you is probably a blessing.
    Sounds like you are in great hands.
    Praying for you tonight and all through tomorrow.......i pray A LOT:)
  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    #27
    I know it's scary but please
    I know it's scary but please don't be afraid to dream, soemtimes dreams come true! :)
    GOD'S blessings to you. :)
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    #28
    Brenda Bricco said:

    I know it's scary but please
    I know it's scary but please don't be afraid to dream, soemtimes dreams come true! :)
    GOD'S blessings to you. :)

    Thank you all
    Iso appreciate all your support and prayers.
    My surgery time is 8:30 am.
    We are expecting snow in the Chicago area...
    Will check in when I am able.
    Hugs to all!
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #29
    barbebarb said:

    Thank you all
    Iso appreciate all your support and prayers.
    My surgery time is 8:30 am.
    We are expecting snow in the Chicago area...
    Will check in when I am able.
    Hugs to all!

    Prayers
    Prayers just said for your surgery tomorrow and all surgeons and attendants assisting. May God Bless you and have the best outcome for everything tomorrow. Thanks for the update.

    Kim
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #30
    Barb
    Just want you to know, we all will be there with you in spirit tomorrow, holding your hand and giving you strength. We look forward to hearing about how well your recovery is going.
    Luv and hugs dear lady,
    Winter Marie
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    #31
    barbebarb said:

    Thanks for the hug
    Hope I 'll hear from her.
    It is kind of a shock-have faith in my neurosurgeon but I am worried about the whole picture.
    It is small and encapsulated and will follow with radiation.
    Surgery is Friday.

    Surgery all done
    Out of ICU and in a regular room. Only needed tylenol for pain.
    Tumor is related to colon cancer. Will possibly know chemo plan on Wed., from oncologist at NW. Radiation will be needed.
    I am very overwhelmed with fear at the moment. My last pet scan showed uptake at the spot where liver tumorwas removed and grew back. No light up on lung nodule.
    Thank you for all your support.
    Barb
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #32
    barbebarb said:

    Surgery all done
    Out of ICU and in a regular room. Only needed tylenol for pain.
    Tumor is related to colon cancer. Will possibly know chemo plan on Wed., from oncologist at NW. Radiation will be needed.
    I am very overwhelmed with fear at the moment. My last pet scan showed uptake at the spot where liver tumorwas removed and grew back. No light up on lung nodule.
    Thank you for all your support.
    Barb

    Surgery
    Glad to hear surgery is done and your recovery is going well.
    As for being scared I don't blame you, but remember this, in spirit we are all there holding your hand walking through this with you.
    Hugs,
    Winter Marie
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #33
    barbebarb said:

    Surgery all done
    Out of ICU and in a regular room. Only needed tylenol for pain.
    Tumor is related to colon cancer. Will possibly know chemo plan on Wed., from oncologist at NW. Radiation will be needed.
    I am very overwhelmed with fear at the moment. My last pet scan showed uptake at the spot where liver tumorwas removed and grew back. No light up on lung nodule.
    Thank you for all your support.
    Barb

    Hi Barb,
    Good to hear that

    Hi Barb,

    Good to hear that you're not in much pain, but so sorry that you had to go through this in the first place. Rest up, and send us an update again soon.

    Take care, hugs (())
    Cynthia
  • k44454445
    k44454445 Member Posts: 494
    #34
    barbebarb said:

    Surgery all done
    Out of ICU and in a regular room. Only needed tylenol for pain.
    Tumor is related to colon cancer. Will possibly know chemo plan on Wed., from oncologist at NW. Radiation will be needed.
    I am very overwhelmed with fear at the moment. My last pet scan showed uptake at the spot where liver tumorwas removed and grew back. No light up on lung nodule.
    Thank you for all your support.
    Barb

    glad
    you are in a regular room & need only tylenol. i would be scared too but you have very smart docs & a whole lot of people from here praying for you! hoping your recovery goes smooth.
    prayers & hugs
    judy
  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member
    #35
    barbebarb said:

    Surgery all done
    Out of ICU and in a regular room. Only needed tylenol for pain.
    Tumor is related to colon cancer. Will possibly know chemo plan on Wed., from oncologist at NW. Radiation will be needed.
    I am very overwhelmed with fear at the moment. My last pet scan showed uptake at the spot where liver tumorwas removed and grew back. No light up on lung nodule.
    Thank you for all your support.
    Barb

    Good to hear everything went
    Good to hear everything went well..
    I was just getting ready to ask about you...
    Good Luck with every thing to come..
    Don't be a hero.. if you need stronger pain med... take them I am sure they offered them to you..
    Hang in there and stay strong.. we all need you here...
  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #36
    barbebarb said:

    Surgery all done
    Out of ICU and in a regular room. Only needed tylenol for pain.
    Tumor is related to colon cancer. Will possibly know chemo plan on Wed., from oncologist at NW. Radiation will be needed.
    I am very overwhelmed with fear at the moment. My last pet scan showed uptake at the spot where liver tumorwas removed and grew back. No light up on lung nodule.
    Thank you for all your support.
    Barb

    Happy to hear it's over and
    Happy to hear it's over and that it went well. Try not to be scared. You're a strong woman and you will handle whatever treatment you and your docs decide on. Wish you didn't have to go through any of this.

    Chelsea
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #37
    Surgery
    Glad you are recovering and surgery is over with. Sorry to hear it was CC related and you have every right to be scared. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping you are home for Christmas.

    Kim
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    #38
    herdizziness said:

    Surgery
    Glad to hear surgery is done and your recovery is going well.
    As for being scared I don't blame you, but remember this, in spirit we are all there holding your hand walking through this with you.
    Hugs,
    Winter Marie

    Update and thank you
    Appreciate all your well wishes.
    My teletubby bandage is off - only one small tumor and it had a wet sandy texture. Neurosurgeon feels radiation would be next but must connect with my oncologist at N. Western. I am concerned about the liver tumor that has grown back since I haven't had chemo since 8/1. Ugh...
    Will go home tomorrow.
    Trying to tell myself each surgery may buy me NED....
    Hope you are all getting your Christmas wrapping and preparations completed.
    My daughter wants to get a cat that is up for adoption. We had to put our Sheltie down two weeks ago.
    Thank you for all your love and support.
    Barb
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #39
    barbebarb said:

    Update and thank you
    Appreciate all your well wishes.
    My teletubby bandage is off - only one small tumor and it had a wet sandy texture. Neurosurgeon feels radiation would be next but must connect with my oncologist at N. Western. I am concerned about the liver tumor that has grown back since I haven't had chemo since 8/1. Ugh...
    Will go home tomorrow.
    Trying to tell myself each surgery may buy me NED....
    Hope you are all getting your Christmas wrapping and preparations completed.
    My daughter wants to get a cat that is up for adoption. We had to put our Sheltie down two weeks ago.
    Thank you for all your love and support.
    Barb

    You are going home

    You are going home tomorrow???     You are amazing!!!! Laughing     Have a wonderful Christmas!!!  

  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    #40
    smokeyjoe said:

    You are going home

    You are going home tomorrow???     You are amazing!!!! Laughing     Have a wonderful Christmas!!!  

    Home!
    Thank you!!!
    So glad to be home.
    The kids brought home a cat - we had to put our 11 year old dog down two weeks ago.(They are 21 and 23-son and daughter....) so glad they are with me.
    Get to wash my whole head tomorrow and boy do I have a punk look.
    Its amazing how we accept, adapt, and adore all at the same time when we observe and have to deal with whatever cancers throws at us.
    All of the folks on this board are amazing and keep me fighting!
    Merry Christmas!!!!!
    I am lucky again to be here after a seizure.....
    Barb
  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    #41
    barbebarb said:

    Home!
    Thank you!!!
    So glad to be home.
    The kids brought home a cat - we had to put our 11 year old dog down two weeks ago.(They are 21 and 23-son and daughter....) so glad they are with me.
    Get to wash my whole head tomorrow and boy do I have a punk look.
    Its amazing how we accept, adapt, and adore all at the same time when we observe and have to deal with whatever cancers throws at us.
    All of the folks on this board are amazing and keep me fighting!
    Merry Christmas!!!!!
    I am lucky again to be here after a seizure.....
    Barb

    Barb
    So glad you made it home for Christmas. I hope you get a good plan to knock all of the cancer out! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Sandy :)

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