Oncologist Visit: Everything is Possible

Our meeting with Dr. Rixe was amazing. Dr. Beg, a fellow, examined mom first, and as soon as he looked at her, he said, "Your eye is back in!" When Dr. Rixe came in, he gave mom some impromptu eye exams, made her read a flier, and she passed with flying colors. He called the results "more than significant...impressive. Outstanding," which in his French accent sounds even more impressive. :) We saw the MRI's side by side (the original and the new one). In the original, the tumor appears to be the size and shape of a large chicken egg and very dense. Now it is about the size of a fig and riddled with holes, like swiss cheese. He said that it's reduced in size by 50%!! And she is only a third of the way through treatment.

We were elated. Dr. Rixe also said, "Now, everything is possible again." A good message. He is lowering the dose of VP16 (one of the chemo drugs). Also, mom will have a new mask made for radiation and a smaller field for the rays, which is good news for her optic nerves.

I'm getting ready to head out the door to Cincinnati to see her. She is in the middle of Chemo Round #2. Allie and Dad are there with her already. I'll give you the news when I return.

Peace,
jk