I was hoping today’s meeting with Dr. Henson would reveal how my treatment is doing, but it’s not terribly clear yet. The MRI showed that the contrasting section of my brain has grown a little in the last four weeks. Maybe you’re wondering “what does that mean?” — that’s what Dr. Henson and I are also wondering. He gives a two-thirds chance of it being more scar tissue, and a one-third chance of it being more aggressive cancer. Unsurprisingly, the doctor has scheduled an MRI for four weeks from now which should provide more data to confirm what’s happening. If it’s scar tissue we’ll continue with the remaining four months of oral chemotherapy, otherwise we’ll switch to a more focused radiation treatment that would be completed in just five days.
Though waiting for answers is a challenge, I will appreciate each day rather than holding my breath for the next four weeks.
…and Wow, it’s 2020? I’ll spare you the corny banter and just wish you all a memorable, magical time… HAPPY NEW YEAR!!