Cheryl went to see her oncologist,Dr. Negrea, this morning with another fierce headache. Along with that she's been having some nausea and even a couple of incidents of double vision. After a couple of hours in the office getting vitals and doing a basic exam, they decided to admit her to the hospital for further tests. Dr. Negrea wanted her to have an MRI and spinal tap along with any other test that these may point to and he has referred her for a neurology consult.
I had a brief conversation with the PA as we were on our way out and asked what they were looking for with these tests. She said that they are looking for brain mets (central nervous system metastases) or an infection.
We got into admissions at Memorial shortly after 1 PM. While there, they gave her some anti-nausea and pain meds. She finally got into a room shortly before 5 PM. The on call neurologist stopped by and did a couple of quick checks and said that the neurologist would review the MRI in the morning. Cheryl finally had her MRI done after 8 PM.
She's had several bouts of nausea today. It seems to be triggered by motion so we had the patient transport techs be very careful when taking her from place to place.
I left the hospital around 10 PM and she was settled in with the football game on. They had given her a dose of anti-nausea and pain meds and she seemed to be relaxing a bit.
Please be in prayer that the radiologist/neurologist/oncologist will be able to figure out the cause of the headaches and be able to find an effective treatment.
She is in room 435. The direct line is 912-350-5435.
Dear Jud,
ReplyDeletePlease let Cheryl know that Don and I continue to lift her to the Throne of Grace and ask God to heal her body from this cancer. I am so sorry to hear of the headaches and nausea. Cheryl is such a brave fighter and I have been encouraged when talking with her and reading your blogs. We love you guys and will keep praying for healing, strength and comfort.
Love,
Don and Cathi Loss