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  • Support for Theresa, Jodi, Jamie
  • Transportation to Abq for treatments. http://carecalendar.org/index.php 64657, 1402
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

MD Anderson visit

I'm now in Houston - came to get an opinion from the MD Anderson Cancer Center doc.
I spent more time (2 - 3 times) getting registered into MD than with the doc or any treatment.

The doc and her nurse were very nice. She has seen ovarian go to the brain. Said she is seeing more of such cases - yet is still rare, about 1%. She has also seen a couple of cases where it goes to the spinal fluid - much more rare than the brain.

I had been thinking I would spend hours at MD getting tests, etc. No need to worry. Doc did an exam, sat down with me to go over issue with this cancer, and said no need to run tests and no special "MD" treatment suggestion. She said what my Doc in NM is planning (chemo of cispatin and topotecan) would be her recommendation. She also concurred with their decision to do the Whole Brain Radiation. (Basically - our NM folks are on top of things!)

So...
I'm spending a few days with my family in Houston, then flying to Alabama to meet up with Jodi, Theresa, and Jamie.

I will be starting chemo on April 12. Need chemo the 12, 13, 14, then off 3 weeks before 3 more days. I will be soliciting rides to Alq. If any of you could help, would be great. I'll post on my calendar.
http://carecalendar.org/index.php
The ID and security code are: 64657, and 1402

Thanks so much for all the support.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the update from Houston. Enjoy the time there and in Alabama with your family, Cheri.

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