The brain MRI on Tuesday showed that the spot is still there and growing slowly. Once again my case is going to the Tumor Board for input. I will hear their assessment next week. Whatever it is, it will have to be removed eventually. The question is whether to do it now or continue to wait.
The CT scan in October showed something on my lower spine. I opted to not investigate it further at that time. I cannot ignore the pain any longer. An MRI shows that it is a benign cyst that is causing severe stenosis and impinging on the nerve root. We already knew there were metastatic lesions the entire length of my spine. This cyst is causing me a great deal of additional pain along with weakness in my right leg. My spine neurologist called me this morning to tell me that I am a candidate for needle aspiration. This will be performed by a radiologist using CT scan guidance. If this is successful, I will not need surgery, so I really really hope it is successful.
In less than 2 weeks I will have my neck-down scans and receive treatment 80. We will be making many trips to St Louis in the next few months and appreciate your prayers.
I am not in control. 