Well, we got the brain MRI results today. There's a 3 mm spot in the right occiptal region, but at this time it's too small to be able to accurately identify. Dr. W2 said there is a possibility that it is simply a blood vessel on end. He said he'll be faxing a copy of the report to the neurosurgeon and consult with him within the next week or so. He gave us a lot of scenarios that began with "if".
He said he wanted Pete to have a follow-up MRI in about 2 months. If at that time it's unchanged they'll most likely just continue to monitor it closely. If it grows, however, then he, together with the neurosurgeon (Dr. E) and the hematology oncologist (Dr. W), will decide, based on size and location, on a recommended response. If it remains relatively small (5-6 mm) he would probably recommend radiosurgery (gamma knife) as it is located some distance away from the site that was previously radiated. He gave us the script for the MRI, scheduled that for May 12 and made an appointment with him to get those results May 19.
After going upstairs and picking up the MRI films to take to next week's appointment with the neurosurgeon (Dr. E) we went to Dr. W (hematology oncologist) to get a script for an echo cardiogram. He needs to have one periodically as one of the chemotherapy drugs can damage the left ventrical so they monitor heart function very closely.
We'll be going out to dinner this evening. It is St. Patty's day, afterall, and Bruce wants his once-a-year corned beef and cabbage. Pete said he could go for a reuben sandwich. I'll stick with a salad.
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