MRI Update

Harold had a brain MRI earlier this week. It was the regularly scheduled scan he has every five or six weeks to check for new tumors. This is routine enough by now that we don’t hold our breath, yet we always hope we’ve finally conquered them all. 
 

Not this time. There was one new tumor, still very small, which will be treated by gamma knife. Additionally there was some enlargement in the areas of two previously treated tumors. Depending on what is seen in the high resolution scan prior to the gamma knife surgery, they may be re–treated as well. Finally the surgical sites from Harold’s February craniotomies, though all healed on the outside, are still enlarged within his brain. This could be residual swelling and not unexpected, but it could also indicate new tumor growth. These areas will be closely watched.

   

We celebrate the victories and regroup after the setbacks. It’s the nature of the cancer fight, but I’d guess it’s also the nature of life. Choosing faith doesn’t guarantee the answers or the timing we want; it guarantees the quality of the life we live.