Lynne and I met with the oncologist on Monday and received the recommendation to await another round of lab results before making any decisions about a course of action to address the low platelets. He reassured us that the chemo affects nearly everyone in a similar fashion. Lynne's latest blood results from yesterday indicate stability and slight improvement.
On Wednesday evening, Lynne experienced seizures with enough significance to earn a call to 911. Lynne was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. The initial CT scan showed no abnormalities and blood test results were stable. Lynne was admitted for further testing. Lynne had an MRI and we are awaiting results. There is some question about the quality of the MRI due to Lynne's anxiety with the MRI machine and the lack of appropriate medication to calm her nerves. If the quality is not good enough for a reading, another MRI may be conducted.
The doctors increased her steroid, which seems to have eliminated further seizures and is improving her speech. My hope is that edema is to blame rather than tumor enhancement as we are running out of options to address tumor growth. During the process of admitting Lynne to the hospital, Lynne experience a seizure in her left arm. That is a brand new symptom. This could indicate that the tumor is spreading to the right hemisphere or simply a factor of edema. Only the results of the MRI will shed enough light to understand the cause. My prayer is for edema as that can be controlled easily compared to tumor enhancement. Please join me in that prayer.
May God bless each of you.
Darryl
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3 comments:
We will be be praying with renewed vigor with focus on your specific request. In the meanwhile, may the God of all Comfort and Peace be with you both. Our love to you and Lynne.
Joe & Oleta
I will be praying for all of you.
God's blessings and peace,
Shelby
I do not know what to say. We will continue to pray for Lynne and your family.
Calvin
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