So, mom had radiation on Tuesday. They pinned (yes pinned. actual pins through her skin (but not all the way to the skull)) a 3 pound "halo" to her head and then did 5 direct shots of radiation into the spot where the tumor was. They said that it was possible for swelling to occur around the pin sites (sometimes so bad the eyes would be swollen shut!), but she has had hardly any swelling! They also warned us that it could cause swelling in the brain and she might experience some loss of movement again. She was fine and had all movement right after the radiation Tuesday, but today was a little weaker in her right side than she has been. She still has no movement in the left leg. Although we were talking about it tonight that she can feel pain in her leg, knows when you're tickling her feet, etc. but just has no movement. Come on brain, work!
So next week she'll have a full PET CT scan of her body to see how the rest of her body is doing as far as the cancer goes, and we'll meet with her oncologist at Huntsman next week as well. Then maybe she'll get to move to a facility in St. George. We'll see!
Here's a picture of the halo:
4 comments:
We will pray for that! I am sure she would do better closer to home. Did the books on cd get thre yet? Hope they help pass the time. we send our love. Teresa
i am ecstatic to hear all the great news! wonderful! i am soo grateful for answered prayers and we will keep praying for you all.
That is great! I hope she does get to come home (or close to it)soon. That will be a blessing for everyone
we are anxious to hear what the doctors say,please be sure and update us! It would be so wonderful if she can be in st. George. Our family fastedf or her yesterday.
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