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Gamma Knife done today

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    • July 3, 2013 at 12:27 am
    NYKaren
    Participant
    Well, it’s done. Eleven mets instead of seven. Doc believes it’s because the MRI they use for the Gamma Knife is many times stronger than than the standard MRI–it picks up much smaller mets.
    I enjoyed lots of sedation–the metal headpiece wasn’t fun but livable on drugs.
    He’s optimistic that in 28 days new MRI will show stable mets & no new growth, then on to PD1.
    The case was long–arrived @ 7:30 am and left @ 3:pm. Tired & resting now.
    Thanks,
    Karen

    Well, it’s done. Eleven mets instead of seven. Doc believes it’s because the MRI they use for the Gamma Knife is many times stronger than than the standard MRI–it picks up much smaller mets.
    I enjoyed lots of sedation–the metal headpiece wasn’t fun but livable on drugs.
    He’s optimistic that in 28 days new MRI will show stable mets & no new growth, then on to PD1.
    The case was long–arrived @ 7:30 am and left @ 3:pm. Tired & resting now.
    Thanks,
    Karen

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      • July 3, 2013 at 12:55 am
      King
      Participant

      Karen,

      What a day!  Rest as much as you need.  Take care of yourself.  You're in my thoughts and prayers.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV 7/05  Liver mets

      • July 3, 2013 at 12:55 am
      King
      Participant

      Karen,

      What a day!  Rest as much as you need.  Take care of yourself.  You're in my thoughts and prayers.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV 7/05  Liver mets

      • July 3, 2013 at 12:55 am
      King
      Participant

      Karen,

      What a day!  Rest as much as you need.  Take care of yourself.  You're in my thoughts and prayers.

      Stay Strong
      King

      Stage IV 7/05  Liver mets

      • July 3, 2013 at 2:18 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Karen! Been thinking about you today – so sorry to hear it was 11 but glad they got them all and you are OK! Rest and let people take care of you for a few days!

      Amy

      • July 3, 2013 at 2:18 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Karen! Been thinking about you today – so sorry to hear it was 11 but glad they got them all and you are OK! Rest and let people take care of you for a few days!

      Amy

      • July 3, 2013 at 2:18 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Karen! Been thinking about you today – so sorry to hear it was 11 but glad they got them all and you are OK! Rest and let people take care of you for a few days!

      Amy

      • July 3, 2013 at 4:39 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Saying a prayer for you tonight Karen.  Stay strong!

      Brian

      • July 3, 2013 at 4:39 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Saying a prayer for you tonight Karen.  Stay strong!

      Brian

      • July 3, 2013 at 4:39 am
      BrianP
      Participant

      Saying a prayer for you tonight Karen.  Stay strong!

      Brian

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:04 am
      DeniseK
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

      That's exactly what happened to me.  I went in for 1 and when the stronger MRI came back I had 7.  I was thinking that we need to use the weaker MRI's when we check for stability!  🙂  

      We're basically going through the same stuff right now.  I want to get on Anti PD 1 trial too.  I had SRS on 2 of the larger mets.  Finished that up on June 18th.  Going in to get zapped on the other 5 hopefully soon.  I meet with Specialist this Friday.  

      I was also supposed to get infusion of Ipi this week but the infusion center had to wait for approval then order it so it won't be in until next week.  These time delays and waiting for results can make a person crazy.

      I'm so glad they got you in quickly.  You WILL be stable in 4 weeks and on to ANTI PD 1.

      All my best to you Karen, you will be in my thoughts.

      Denise

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:04 am
      DeniseK
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

      That's exactly what happened to me.  I went in for 1 and when the stronger MRI came back I had 7.  I was thinking that we need to use the weaker MRI's when we check for stability!  🙂  

      We're basically going through the same stuff right now.  I want to get on Anti PD 1 trial too.  I had SRS on 2 of the larger mets.  Finished that up on June 18th.  Going in to get zapped on the other 5 hopefully soon.  I meet with Specialist this Friday.  

      I was also supposed to get infusion of Ipi this week but the infusion center had to wait for approval then order it so it won't be in until next week.  These time delays and waiting for results can make a person crazy.

      I'm so glad they got you in quickly.  You WILL be stable in 4 weeks and on to ANTI PD 1.

      All my best to you Karen, you will be in my thoughts.

      Denise

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:04 am
      DeniseK
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

      That's exactly what happened to me.  I went in for 1 and when the stronger MRI came back I had 7.  I was thinking that we need to use the weaker MRI's when we check for stability!  🙂  

      We're basically going through the same stuff right now.  I want to get on Anti PD 1 trial too.  I had SRS on 2 of the larger mets.  Finished that up on June 18th.  Going in to get zapped on the other 5 hopefully soon.  I meet with Specialist this Friday.  

      I was also supposed to get infusion of Ipi this week but the infusion center had to wait for approval then order it so it won't be in until next week.  These time delays and waiting for results can make a person crazy.

      I'm so glad they got you in quickly.  You WILL be stable in 4 weeks and on to ANTI PD 1.

      All my best to you Karen, you will be in my thoughts.

      Denise

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:48 am
      Brendan
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

      Glad you are through the most recent round of the fight.  Good luck with the results and with PD1.

      Stay strong!

      Brendan

       

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:48 am
      Brendan
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

      Glad you are through the most recent round of the fight.  Good luck with the results and with PD1.

      Stay strong!

      Brendan

       

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:48 am
      Brendan
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

      Glad you are through the most recent round of the fight.  Good luck with the results and with PD1.

      Stay strong!

      Brendan

       

      • July 3, 2013 at 9:21 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Glad to read that this portion of treatment is over.Rest up for your your next course into PD-1 .In my prayers as usual. Beat the Beast.     Al

      • July 3, 2013 at 9:21 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Glad to read that this portion of treatment is over.Rest up for your your next course into PD-1 .In my prayers as usual. Beat the Beast.     Al

      • July 3, 2013 at 9:21 am
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Glad to read that this portion of treatment is over.Rest up for your your next course into PD-1 .In my prayers as usual. Beat the Beast.     Al

      • July 3, 2013 at 12:25 pm
      Richard_K
      Participant
      Karen, Good to hear this phase is over. Having a stronger MRI is probably a good thing, having found some that otherwise would have been missed. I’m in the city for a derm evaluation and to meet with Dr. Pavlick. If she’s in the office, I’ll say hello for you. Now, get that well deserved rest.
      • July 3, 2013 at 12:25 pm
      Richard_K
      Participant
      Karen, Good to hear this phase is over. Having a stronger MRI is probably a good thing, having found some that otherwise would have been missed. I’m in the city for a derm evaluation and to meet with Dr. Pavlick. If she’s in the office, I’ll say hello for you. Now, get that well deserved rest.
      • July 3, 2013 at 12:25 pm
      Richard_K
      Participant
      Karen, Good to hear this phase is over. Having a stronger MRI is probably a good thing, having found some that otherwise would have been missed. I’m in the city for a derm evaluation and to meet with Dr. Pavlick. If she’s in the office, I’ll say hello for you. Now, get that well deserved rest.
      • July 3, 2013 at 12:33 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Karen, I'm so glad that your doctors were able to find and TREAT the extra 4 mets. Imagine what would happen if they had not been found! It is at times like this that I appreciate the medical miracles our doctors can do these days.

      As others have said, get plenty of rest. Pamper yourself for a while. And look forward to starting the anti-PD1 in 28 days.

      • July 3, 2013 at 12:33 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Karen, I'm so glad that your doctors were able to find and TREAT the extra 4 mets. Imagine what would happen if they had not been found! It is at times like this that I appreciate the medical miracles our doctors can do these days.

      As others have said, get plenty of rest. Pamper yourself for a while. And look forward to starting the anti-PD1 in 28 days.

      • July 3, 2013 at 12:33 pm
      POW
      Participant

      Karen, I'm so glad that your doctors were able to find and TREAT the extra 4 mets. Imagine what would happen if they had not been found! It is at times like this that I appreciate the medical miracles our doctors can do these days.

      As others have said, get plenty of rest. Pamper yourself for a while. And look forward to starting the anti-PD1 in 28 days.

      • July 3, 2013 at 12:52 pm
      AllyNTAus
      Participant
      Karen wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery and zapped-out brain mets!
      Ally
      • July 3, 2013 at 12:52 pm
      AllyNTAus
      Participant
      Karen wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery and zapped-out brain mets!
      Ally
      • July 3, 2013 at 12:52 pm
      AllyNTAus
      Participant
      Karen wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery and zapped-out brain mets!
      Ally
      • July 3, 2013 at 12:59 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      What a LONG day! Well, I am glad it is done and behind you… and yes, isn't sedation such a blessing when you need it?!? So, for the next 28 days, you need to take great care of yourself. Get extra rest and allow yourself healing time. Do you have appts between now and then? 

      Tina

      • July 3, 2013 at 12:59 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      What a LONG day! Well, I am glad it is done and behind you… and yes, isn't sedation such a blessing when you need it?!? So, for the next 28 days, you need to take great care of yourself. Get extra rest and allow yourself healing time. Do you have appts between now and then? 

      Tina

      • July 3, 2013 at 12:59 pm
      Tina D
      Participant

      What a LONG day! Well, I am glad it is done and behind you… and yes, isn't sedation such a blessing when you need it?!? So, for the next 28 days, you need to take great care of yourself. Get extra rest and allow yourself healing time. Do you have appts between now and then? 

      Tina

      • July 3, 2013 at 2:40 pm
      killmel
      Participant

      Karen,

       

      I am so sorry that they found more mets…11 must have shocked you. The good news is that the Doctor zapped them and did not makeyou get a WBR. How big were the new 4 mets they found???

      What was the name of the sedation the doctor gaveyou. Were you still awake or did the sedation put you out completely?

      Rest up and 28 days will fly bye

      • July 3, 2013 at 2:40 pm
      killmel
      Participant

      Karen,

       

      I am so sorry that they found more mets…11 must have shocked you. The good news is that the Doctor zapped them and did not makeyou get a WBR. How big were the new 4 mets they found???

      What was the name of the sedation the doctor gaveyou. Were you still awake or did the sedation put you out completely?

      Rest up and 28 days will fly bye

      • July 3, 2013 at 2:40 pm
      killmel
      Participant

      Karen,

       

      I am so sorry that they found more mets…11 must have shocked you. The good news is that the Doctor zapped them and did not makeyou get a WBR. How big were the new 4 mets they found???

      What was the name of the sedation the doctor gaveyou. Were you still awake or did the sedation put you out completely?

      Rest up and 28 days will fly bye

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:09 pm
      hbecker
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

         Sending good vibes your way for a restful 27 days, stable mets, and on to anti-PD1!

      Best –

      Hazel

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:09 pm
      hbecker
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

         Sending good vibes your way for a restful 27 days, stable mets, and on to anti-PD1!

      Best –

      Hazel

      • July 3, 2013 at 6:09 pm
      hbecker
      Participant

      Hi Karen,

         Sending good vibes your way for a restful 27 days, stable mets, and on to anti-PD1!

      Best –

      Hazel

      • July 3, 2013 at 1:22 am
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Thanks, Kathie.
      I will NOT make the same mistake tomorrow that I did today. At 3:00 I told my boss I’m only available if we get an honoree or I get a $1milion donation (I’m in fundraising, lol) .
      • July 3, 2013 at 1:22 am
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Thanks, Kathie.
      I will NOT make the same mistake tomorrow that I did today. At 3:00 I told my boss I’m only available if we get an honoree or I get a $1milion donation (I’m in fundraising, lol) .
      • July 3, 2013 at 1:22 am
      NYKaren
      Participant
      Thanks, Kathie.
      I will NOT make the same mistake tomorrow that I did today. At 3:00 I told my boss I’m only available if we get an honoree or I get a $1milion donation (I’m in fundraising, lol) .
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