15 July MRI Shows Continued Growth
We took a new MRI this morning (Wed 15 July) and subsequently met with our surgeon, Kit Fox. The initial review was not good. One measurement of the tumor increased from 8.5 mm to 16 mm. Kit believes that he can successfully remove as much as 95 percent of the recurrent growth.
We will meet with our Austin oncologist Thursday and the MD Anderson oncologist on Friday. However, from our previous discussions, the best treatment for growth recurrence is surgery followed by a different chemotherapy, most likely Avastin.
Our actual decision will not be made until after Friday, but the decision will most likely be surgery on Thursday morning, 23 July. Michele would be discharged to home on Tuesday, 28 July, with about another two weeks at home of strict bed rest.
Because of our stress level while trying to make these difficult decisions, please hold off on the phone calls until next week.
Thanks to all of Michele’s friends who have been so helpful.
Best,
Robert
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