This will have to be brief as I am just too overwhelmed to spend too much time writing.
I saw the neurosurgeon yesterday and surgery is now scheduled for first thing Thursday morning, May 13. The tumor in my cerebellum has to come out immediately because if it swells, it would cut off the vessel that drains fluid from my brain into my spinal column, backing up the fluid and causing all kinds of problems. Dr. Gutin seemed very confident that this will be a standard, uncomplicated surgery. I will spend the first 24 hours after surgery in the ICU and then be moved to a room in the neurosurgical unit. I will probably be discharged on Sunday or Monday. After that, I will be home for a month. At some point during that month, probably after two or three weeks, I will have one day of radiation to the other two tumors.
This has been a lot to absorb in a very short period of time and I am trying my best to get organized in two days' time. I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery and an uncomplicated and speedy recovery. I don't know how long it will be before I can get in front of a computer again, so please be patient. It may be the 20th or 21st before I post again.
Thank you all for your good wishes. I'll be in touch as soon as possible.
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- Karen
- I am a woman in her late 40s who was enjoying life when cancer came along and threw a monkey wrench in the whole business. This is the story of my fight against Leiomyosarcoma, a rare smooth muscle cancer that started in my left fibula (ankle bone) and has since spread to my pelvic bone, skull, and lungs. It's also the story of a woman trying to continue to enjoy life despite the complications cancer causes.
2 comments:
Dearest Karen;
Our prayers are in full force and I am confident that this surgery will go well. Try to keep peace in your heart and mind and let the surgeons do their miracles. God shall see over you and them! I can be by your side at the drop of a dime so you say the word. In the mean time, I am with you in spirit and prayer at all times. I love you and am so very proud of you. See you real soon and ready to help you with your recovery! Love Lydia
Dear Karen,
Wishing you only the best, I know you will come thru this with flying colors. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do please let me know, I am here for you.
God Bless
Love,
Debbie
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