WONDERFUL NEWS!

My radiation oncologist just called me (that's right-it's after 8:30 p.m.) and said the brain MRI that I had done this afternoon was negative. I can't tell you the relief we all felt. Alan about dropped to the floor, Kara was estatic, and I am so thankful. The Dr. had actually called me earlier this evening (about 5:00) about another matter, but he usually scares me to death as he is very matter of fact- no sugar coating. He gives me cold, hard facts. However, he is such a superior intellectual braniac, he is amazing. The knowledge he possesses in his work is phenomenal. I asked him if he was still at work tonight. He told me I would think he was crazy if he told me that he was. I told him I could deal with that kind of dedicated & devoted craziness! Especially since he is spending so much time on my particular case. Anyway, if we can get the time allotted on Wednesday with the medical oncologist (approx 3 hours for Rx), the chemo and radiation will start Wednesday. Otherwise, we start next Monday the 31st (my mom's 86th birthday.) He reiterated I must come through this chemo & radiation stong & intact to have the surgery. That is my only option-no plan B. So, to all of my fabulous followers, please keep up your good thoughts, prayers, or whatever you believe in. I do believe it is working. Pray that I can EAT and stay strong! I'll probably gain so much weight, they'll tell me I have to lose weight to be a surgical candidate. HAHAHA! Love, Linda