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Good news…bad news…another brain surgery
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Good news…bad news…another brain surgery

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    • August 20, 2019 at 12:52 pm
    marta010
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      HI – my husband, Larry, had his quarterly scans and the good news is that there is no evidence of cancer in his body. His brain – always the problem child – is not as clear. The MRI shows an increase in edema and possible met recurrence in the surgical cavity from his March 2018 craniotomy. He’s scheduled for his 4th craniotomy next week to clean out the “stuff”. We thought he’d just have gamma knife but this would be the 3rd time for this spot (first gamma in 2015 and second following the 2018 surgery) and his radiation oncologist was less than enthusiastic given the presence of inflammation. So here we go again….hoping for his usual ability to bounce back but not sure how many times a brain can be withstand this procedure. Assuming he will resume Keytruda/Tafinlar post surgery. One thing at a time – what else can you do! This will also provide the opportunity to do a full genetic assessment of the tumor – maybe we’ll find a mutation that will lead to a new treatment.

      Ann.

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        • August 20, 2019 at 3:47 pm
        Bubbles
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          Good grief!! So sorry you and Larry have to ride this [un]merry-go-round one more time, Ann! But, you two are an awesome team and Larry is one tough customer, so I know the two of you can pull through this one more time. Plus, I do think additional tumor testing could be really beneficial. Glad of the rest of his bod is being dull and boring! Hang in there. I wish you both my best. Celeste
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