Dear Friends and Family,
Mom's MRI last week showed new tumor growth (three) in the cerebellum area. This explains the pain she's been having. Of course, we knew that it was very likely this would happen, we were not especially happy to hear the news. Yesterday she had a full spinal MRI to determine whether there are any tumors there. The results of that scan will go to tumor board today, and the board will recommend a course of treatment. Then, Mom will decide whether to accept their recommendations.
I admit that I felt pretty flattened Friday and Saturday after the news. But Sunday was a nice day; we spent most of it with Mom and Dad, and she is laughing a lot and getting out-- we walked half a mile in the gorgeousness of spring. In her words, "I don't want to dwell on it." It being the cancer of course. On our trip yesterday, we just marveled at the red buds and new leaves and the amazingness of spring. It was a great way to celebrate Earth Day (minus the driving and gas-burning, I suppose). She listened with the kids to Roald Dahl audio books, and again laughed a lot at Dahl's brilliant sardonic wit.
So think of her, as I know you do, but when you do, laugh. Or at least smile. :) She is.
We'll let you know what the board says.
Cheers,
jk
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