I had my MRI Friday for the headaches that I have had for some time. Every time I lie down. It turns out there is a reason for those headaches. I have a 3.8cm (1.5") tumor on my left cerebellum. I am still speechless. It's so surreal. The doctor said he can't believe I'm not having worse symptoms due to its size and location. The cerebellum is the small piece in the back of the brain, and to have something that "impressive" and not have gait problems or uncoordination is quite something. I have an appointment tomorrow (was Tuesday but my friend Mel called the doctor and got me in earlier) with Dr. Gruber, who has done my friend/neighbor/doctor's back surgery and is a friend of my other friend/neighbor/doctor. The good news is I know half the doctors in Spokane :0) and they all rave about him. I just can't believe it. My mom is coming to town tonight. I am so scared. Don't know what to expect. I have to tell myself 'one day at a time,' but laying in bed in the middle of the night just thinking of everything makes it hard!! God bless anti-anxiety meds because I slept for 11 hours last night!
When Mel talked to Dr. Gruber at the function they were both attending last night, he said there will be no biopsy on Monday's appointment, but just an informational type meeting to go over the results of the MRI and discuss the plan. The biopsy could be scheduled for as early as Wednesday, and the the ball will continue to roll from there. One day at a time...
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What???!? I'll be thinking of you all day and hope this is just a minor little thing. You are in my prayers!
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