We've been seen at UC Health Sciences in Aurora and we are now at the Cleveland Clinic. The good news is that doctors at both places agree. They see the need to relieve the blockage at my third ventricle by way of a "ventriculostomy" - a hole in my 3rd ventricle - to permit the built-up fluid to flow out. A tumor/cyst is causing this, which may have to be removed later. Right now, we believe the fluid is causing most/all of my symptoms. We will have to see what change there is after the ventriculostomy.
Both doctors are capable of performing this operation, and Dr. Vogelbaum, here in Cleveland, thinks there is an advantage to having the operation done close to home. I'm hoping the ventriculoscopic surgery can be done within the next two weeks. Following that operation, a second will probably be done - a few weeks later - to obtain a large sample of the tumor material to analyze it.
This is good news- relatively speaking. We expect to be home tomorrow.
- Sue
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Sue, I'm so happy to read your good news. Have a safe trip home, we'll all be holding you in our thoughts.
Is the blockage as a result of tumor growth? How high risk is the location of the tumor? Good luck and thanks for keeping us updated.
Becky
Hi Sue,
I'm so glad both doctors agreed and you'll have some relief in just a few weeks. But two surgeries are ahead of you. We think of you often and are here when you need us. I'll call in a few days to see if we can help with meals or anything else.
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