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

mom2greatkids
mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
edited February 2015 in Ovarian Cancer #1

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



 


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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #2
    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
    Alexandra Member Posts: 1,308
    #3
    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

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