When Dr. Negrea, Cheryl's medical oncologist came by to see her this morning, he let her know that she was being discharged today. That's the good news. Then he gave her the bad news. They discussed her condition and he told her that even though the preliminary report on the fluid pulled from the lumbar puncture looked okay, the cytology report showed that the fluid tested positive for cancer cells. He told her that this is the most likely cause of the continuing headaches that she is having since the tumors in her brain are so small.
He is going to have her continue the ten whole brain radiation treatments (she took number four today). Cheryl should finish up radiation on December 12th and then she will return to the Low Country Cancer Center to receive her first dose of intrathecal chemotherapy in the spine. She will continue to receive this chemo every two weeks. At this point we do not know how long they will continue with this therapy, but by God's grace we will handle it one day at a time.
She still has a persistent headache but it is much better than it was when she went into the hospital on Monday. The doctor sent her home with prescriptions for some strong painkillers, steroids and anti-nausea meds.
Please be in prayer for us as we continue to face whatever may come next in Cheryl's battle against ovarian cancer.
Glad that you all are at least home again. Please let us know if there is anything we can do . I will be glad to take her to any of her apts for radiation or what have you. We are praying for you guys and we will see you this weekend sometime . Love , Rachel and Addison
ReplyDeleteCheryl and Jud, we are glad you are at home again. Don and I continue to pray for you. You are such an example of faith and courage and I thank God for the privilege of knowing you my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteLove you much,
Cathi