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SRS date for brain mets set! CT shows tumors are stable.
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SRS date for brain mets set! CT shows tumors are stable.

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    • April 20, 2018 at 3:42 am
    Lddaughter
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      Hey all – 

      Just wanted to throw a quick update. About 3 weeks ago we founnd my mom had 3 small brain mets and an inflamed pituitary gland. She had a wonderful appt with a radiation oncologist that recommended SRS. Thanks to this group I knew how beneficial it could be so we decided on that. She goes tomorrow to get her mesh mask made and Thursday her treatment is set (thank gosh since I travel for work Monday – Wed and was scared I would miss it!). She also has an infusion of Opdnivo on Friday. My sons first birthday is Saturday the 28th so she is concerned a little about the side affects. 

      She has CT scans two weeks ago and although there was little shrinkage in the tumors they are holding stable still after only 3 treatments of the IPI/Nivo. They set the next infusion hoping she will tolerate that better. Her sodium is continually low but we think it is because of the pituitary inflamation.

      My mom has finally moved from a different state in with me, filled for disability, and is enjoying the easy life. She keeps her mind busy by purging my and the kids 'clutter' and rearranging her living space downstairs. Thankfully it is time for spring cleaning anyway, I just have to remind her I still work all day so I can't scrub baseboards or fold the 4 loads of laundy she did during the say laugh. But I would take getting griped at for my cleaning anyday. Once again I want to thank everyone for the continued support on this site. I love the search when I am concerned or have questions as they ease my mind. 

      Have a good night. Keeping you all in my thoughts.

      -Aubrey

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