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Sometimes it's hard to remember why I started this blog two years ago! I love writing about food and all the little tricks that help me in the "Manager of the House" position! Here we are almost 2 years to the day of being diagnosed with a brain tumor. It's been a great two years in all that has healed, my brain becoming symmetrical again, and a new appreciation for life. If it wasn't for the help of my family, doctors and friends I would have had a much harder time dealing with the unexpected curve ball thrown my way. And for that, I am grateful to say the least.
Two years later I am happy to report that all is well. However there is a great opportunity for me to tell this residual tumor I've had enough of her (yes, I feel she is a female!) presence. You see these pesky meningioma tumors will continue to grow in many patients. There is no guarantee that they will not grow so we have to assume that growth will happen at some point. Being that my tumor is in a tricky spot near all my nerves in my face and eyes, the medical staff I'm working with feel that I need to stop it's growth before it grows. Otherwise the complications are not so good. So, we are at a point where we need to decide between two kinds of radiation to stop this sucker in her path. One choice is the gamma knife which is a one time shot of serious rays to the tumor. It continues to work it's magic long after the procedure. The other is called IMRT. This is an option preferred by my doctor as it gives the brain a chance to heal between sessions without as much chance for damage to the surrounding nerves. The only bummer is I would have to have it done Monday through Friday for 6 weeks in NYC. So, we are currently finding out anything we can about these options to make the best choice as it needs to be done in the coming months. The awesome part of this is that there are options out there that don't require you to have you skull opened with another craniotomy.
Thank you to those of you who have already volunteered to help out with this next phase ...I am just chalking this up to another life experience! You are incredibly generous and I am so blessed. I will update you as we find out what is the best option to take. As much as this just sucks, I am ready to knock this one out for the count for good!
Peace and Love,
Krista
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