Sad news and a little hope. I was admitted to the hospital Thursday afternoon with severe headache and loss of function in my left hand. a brain MRI showed cancer lesions in my brain. hydration and steroids rid me of the headache, drooping face and mumbling. i have also started a 5 day treatment of whole brain radiation to reduce brain swelling and related impact to other body functions. The hope is that i might get a few more months at home. Success is dependent upon whether we can control the cancer in my body. My current drug Keytruda is the long shot hope of slowing overall progression( pain is down... but scan still shows growth...? next scan Sept 11.
This latest development brings me closer to hospice. i can no longer drive, I'm at risk for seizure and additional stroke-like events. The radiation will fatigue me and obviously I will be staying closer to home. i may have some energy for quiet goodbyes but my circle will be closing down, especially when i shift to hospice care. My time in hospice will be short and open only to the close family and friends who have been my main support, we've been growing together toward this sacred place for over a year.
Don't feel closed out, feel free to email and text me.
This latest development brings me closer to hospice. i can no longer drive, I'm at risk for seizure and additional stroke-like events. The radiation will fatigue me and obviously I will be staying closer to home. i may have some energy for quiet goodbyes but my circle will be closing down, especially when i shift to hospice care. My time in hospice will be short and open only to the close family and friends who have been my main support, we've been growing together toward this sacred place for over a year.
Don't feel closed out, feel free to email and text me.