Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Dana-Farber Day One

We met with both a surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist today in Boston. First, we have to get a MRI tomorrow of her spine to evaluate the area that showed up yesterday on the PET scan. They do not think this is cancer but believe it is prudent to get MRI to rule it out. We need those results to move forward with a plan.

We also found out the tumor is HER2 +. This means that it is more aggressive, BUT there are targeted drugs that can now be used.

The medical oncologist also wants to ask the opinion of the radiation oncologist to help decide chemo versus surgery first. They may need to look for lymph node involvement from surgery to decide about radiation. Or, they may say she needs radiation regardless of lymph node involvement. In that case, we would get chemo first.

So we are staying longer than we thought for thr MRI tomorrow at 2pm. We also may try to get a consult with plastic surgery while we are here.

We were very impressed with the two doctors here today. A plan will be figured out over the next couple of days.

Robin and I are having a beer and hanging out together tonight at the hotel. We have alot of things to process. We will follow up with everyone later.
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Thinking about you both. It's good to have time to process. I'm glad you like the doctors so far, that is so important. Thanks for the updates too!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Didn't intend to be anonymous. It's Meghan. :)

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  3. theapplefarmerswifeMarch 12, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Thinking about you guys and glad you like the doctors you met with. Sending positive thoughts. danielle

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  4. susan and matt majorMarch 12, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Enjoy your time together tonight and use this time to process what you have learned! You are in good hands and there is a wave of support coming your way from skaneateles! We are praying unceasingly for you two! Much love, Matt and Susan

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  5. Blados'March 12, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    A lot to absorb. Each step/test brings you another step closer to the cure. Extending love & prayers, Michael & Janet.

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  6. edelikaMarch 12, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Glad you're able to spend this quality time together and process this experience. Know that we are here to lessen the burden. You're in our thoughts and parayers. Lots of love to you. -edelika

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