Greetings, and welcome to my new BLOG. This has been created to keep you up to date on my progress as I make my way through the intricacies of the medical world.
First, let me tell the reader who hasn't heard, I have been diagnosed with a brain tumor. We think it's benign because it has grown so slowly. But it's on my pineal gland and its location, just above the brain stem, makes it a problem. My symptoms are weakness on my right side, difficulty walking, and lack of balance.
After some frustrating days of "pushing the rope" (as Dave would say) I have gotten some response from clinics and hospitals and feel that I am on my way to to treatment. First, I want to thank our "nephew-in-law, Rance Boren, MD, for his advice. It's good to have a neurologist in the family! Next Monday I will consult with Dr. Lillehei at U. of Colorado Health Sciences Center about how to approach surgery. For a second opinion, Dave and I will fly to Cleveland Clinic for a consultation with their neurologist and neurosurgeon on Thursday.
It's pretty scar. Just contemplating all this has made me so grateful for my loving family and friends. I'm trying to keep a positive outlook. Keep my in your thoughts as I am launched on this "adventure."
With heaps of love to you...Sue
2 comments:
Dear Sue and Dave,
You have been in our thoughts and on our minds since we heard of your illness, Sue. We are glad you have resources to draw on, and to get opinions from.
Please know that your church family, and we personally, would like to help in any way we can.
We are thinking of and wishing the best for you, daily.
Jack and Sue Majors
I was taken back by the news. Your outlook is always so positive and your disposition so bright we would never know you were facing this battle.
There are amazing resources out there now and I have seen truely wonderful neurologic results in my limited experience as a paramedic.
We are thinking of you here as well.
Becky, Kevin and the kids
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