10-26-09 Tests/Appts….
Everything went smooth in Ann Arbor – good results and all around positive reports. The MRI went off without a hitch, although from now on they are going to require Andrea be on Steroids 13 hours prior to any contrast IV. But her next MRI is not for 6 months, so we will deal with that then. Her Radiation Oncologist was very positive in Andreas progress (other than the extreme fatigue) and showed us today’s MRI the MRI from the night of her surgery and the MRI from before surgery so we could see the progression and how the space where the tumor was filling in with brain, etc. and explained everything in detail. He said as time goes on they will be able to tell more, but for now everything looks fantastic and is right where they want it. He also wants Andrea to see an Audiologist (another maintenance doctor to add to her list) for a baseline hearing test – although she probably only took about 11 to 15 grey in that area, he said there could be some hearing loss. We do not have to see the Radiation Oncologist/Endocrinologist/Audiologist or have another MRI for 6 months (YAH!!). Andreas next apt will be with the Neuro Opthamologist in November and as long as everything remains constant I will not post again until then. Aside from being tired she is doing great. She and Andrew were sick all last week and at home – fever, sore throat, headache, nose and chest congestion. They were given H1N1 and Tamiflu and seem to be doing pretty good – except for a small dry cough. She got her hair cut again, shorter this time and a more shag look – real cute. But makes her look older and took away most of her blond highlights. She celebrated halloween in style at a Youmacon Convention and loved it. Hoping she will make it to school all this week (it will be a first sense school started). Thanks for continuing to care.