I'm glad the procedure went well and you've had some positive test results. Sending positive healing vibes your way! (((hugs)))
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packerbacker posted an update
The Gamma-Knife procedure went well. The doctors were very pleased. The weakness on my left side may (hopefully) improve, Some other news: I had a liver ultrasound Tuesday due to elevated enzymes and the cancer is also involving the liver. Chemo starts again Friday. REALLY hoping and praying for something to work. But, I'm not giving-up!
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RachaelC@StF
over 6 years agoSo glad to hear your procedure went well, packerbacker! Never, never, never give up!
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packerbacker asked a questionHead & Neck/Throat Cancer
Keep me in your prayers tomorrow (1/30), please! I have Gamma-Knife radiosurgery to a lesion in my frontal lobe.
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Carol-Charlie
over 6 years agoHey... Packerbacker... (This MN Vikingbacker) hopes all went well with your Gamma-Knife radiosurgery. I'm praying you're all done with that. Now sleep and rest... At least we don't have to watch all the SuperBowl, if its a boring game... (((((Hugs))))
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packerbacker shared an experience
Oh No (Cancer has spread/Metastasized): On 1/14, I had an MRI of my head and neck due to new onset weakness to my left arm, and some left-sided neglect. Well, they found a quarter-sized lesion in my frontal lobe. On Thursday, 1/23, I am having a Gamma-Knife procedure to get rid of the lesion. I will be starting physical therapy/occupational therapy for the weakness, which will probably get worse for a while after the procedure. Frightened about Thursday, no sure what to expect.
. I also have had pain to my right hip area. So, MRI Wednesday to make sure the metastasis that was there hasn't gotten worse.
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packerbacker asked a questionSarcoma - Adult Soft Tissue Cancer
Does anyone know where to look for stretches for lower back pain from muscle strain or bony mets? Recent back surgery.
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packerbacker
over 6 years agoThank you, Nancyjac, for reminding me to check with the doctor. How right you are about further injury. I was just looking for some relief to this pain and I thought some gentle stretches might help. I see a Neuro-Oncologist Monday, and maybe she can refer me for Physical Therapy or something like that. The deconditioning that goes with some of this cancer stuff is very frustrating!
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carm
over 6 years agopackerbacker,
I am not sure if your doc talked about pain relief or if you have someone managing your pain issues but, morphine or opioids do not work on bone mets. You might try ibuprofen as NSAIDS are the most effective for that type of pain. Consult your physician. Heat actually creates more pain as heat brings blood flow to the site and increases the throb. Best of luck to you, Carm. -
LuvinSis
over 6 years agoA few visits with a physical therapist will help, if you have recently MRI/CT bring those along with the report. They can assess the pain and give you home exercises. Though not a cancer patient is am on disability for severe spine problems both bone-pain based and nerve-pain based. My Pain Mgmt doctor has me on opioid meds as well as over the counter ibuprofen, naproxen (aleve), and aspirin (I alternate between the 3 to save my stomach). And I live for heating pads, I have them all over the house. I can't remember where Menomonee Falls is, but the Marshfield Clinics (branches all over) have a good pain management reputation and one PM practices in Minocqua is well regarded (currently living in AZ but our goal is to possibly get back to central WI, I used to live in Wausau).
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packerbacker asked a questionSarcoma - Adult Soft Tissue Cancer
Has anyone had to decide between radiation and brain surgery for brain mets? What did you do and how did you come to your answer?
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packerbacker
over 6 years agoHi, LuvinSis! I started about 1.5 years ago with a diagnosis of tongue cancer, which, after chemo and radiation revealed a lung lesion, which was removed. After back surgery from a fall, they found bony mets to the right hip also. After more chemo, a Pet scan revealed 6 new sites: 3 in my lung, 1 on 1 of my adrenal glands, 1 lymph node, and another on my tongue. After the lymph node was biopsied, we were just about to start chemo when this arm weakness started. Everything has been on my left side. The lesion found in the frontal lobe is affecting my left arm weakness and coordination and grasp, and I have balance problems, The Gamma-Knife radiation can give me more weakness for a while, but it should resolve. Not much regarding speech problems, some possible memory problems. If I would have a craniotomy, the risks would be greater. They said the tumor is perfect for this Gamma-Knife thing, so we are doing it next Thursday, 1/24.. I shouldn't need further radiation, just chemo for the other sites. I'll keep everyone posted! I'm not giving up the fight yet!
Thank you for your support wware and LuvinSis! This site really can be helpful and supportive, and it has helped me many times! Thank you WhatNexters!
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