We have talked with the neurosurgeon this afternoon. He is convinced that Cindy's current difficulties are a result of tumor regrowth since the surgery, with the tumor compressing the spinal cord thus creating the symptoms (lack of control over elimination functions, decreased motor capacity, etc.). Our decisions at this point are 1) doing nothing at all, 2) whether or not to have surgery (with its increased risk - infection, spinal cord paralysis or other surgically-related issues, recovery time), 3) just radiation with its inherent risks, or 4) a combination of surgery and radiation. It is obvious that the tumor regrowth this last time was rapid, and that it could come back just as quick again even if Cindy has the surgery. While the decision does not have to be made today, it probably needs to be made by tomorrow. We want to talk again with the radiology oncologist, and hopefully we will be able to do that today.
On a positive note, Cindy has experienced increased motor ability (moving legs, sitting on edge of bed, and flexing feet) today, and has been out of bed twice with physical and occupational therapy, and has walked about 35 feet with a walker and the help of the therapists.
There appears to be no right or wrong decision here, only in which direction to go. Our prayer at this juncture is for wisdom and guidance to take the direction God would have us take. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, and continue to lift us up to the One Who Knows All the Answers.
On a positive note, Cindy has experienced increased motor ability (moving legs, sitting on edge of bed, and flexing feet) today, and has been out of bed twice with physical and occupational therapy, and has walked about 35 feet with a walker and the help of the therapists.
There appears to be no right or wrong decision here, only in which direction to go. Our prayer at this juncture is for wisdom and guidance to take the direction God would have us take. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, and continue to lift us up to the One Who Knows All the Answers.
4 comments:
Hey, you are really modern now. I have never done a blog before. I had not seen the email until now, as for some reason it was filtered by interstar; i was checking a european mail that i was told was sent but I didn't get and found yours as well. Anyway, so glad to hear about the progress. We will continue to pray. I hope you both felt us lifting you up as a united body of Christ on Sunday. Take care, and hope that things continue to improve.
Greg
Hello dear Cindy!
This is great! I am glad you and Dan get to work on the blog together! Good to see your picture, too! Will be praying for you each day! Look forward to talking soon...and speaking of blogs I have enjoyed reading my sister-in-law, Wendy's blog over the last few mo's and was about to start one myself...it makes me think of when I would write in the notebook journal to you during the psy class. =) Much love! Maria P.S. I think if you click on my blogger name: mbeachRN it will take you to my blog. I'm new at this, too.
Cindy & Dan,
Glad to know things are a bit better for you. I hope you continue to improve. I look forward to checking out the updates in your blog. If there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know. Love and prayers are with you...Lisa
Dear Dan & Cindy:
Miriam, Grace and I are sitting here reading your blog. Glad the news is better. Know that we are praying for you both. Loved the picture!!! Sending you E-HUGS.
Love, Beverly, Miriam and Grace
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