I have to say that each day that goes by I seem to be getting my energy back and since radiation is over I've really gotten a break from all the doctors. I will be having an MRI done this Friday to see if I have anymore tumors in my pelvis and abdomen region. From every thing I've read, this would be a more common site for them to develop than the neck which is where mine was discovered. I also have several follow up visits next week. The one month visit to the oncologist. I expect this one to be kind of rough because I've lost so much weight. I'm not sure what to do as I'm doing my best but still can't seem to force myself to eat what doesn't taste or smell good. The other two are follow ups with my endocrinologist and ENT specialist. The one I'm really nervous about is the ENT. He's the one that told me I'd have to wait to see after the radiation whether they could do the surgery to improve my voice. Dr. Gerald Berke at UCLA is my doctor and he is the top ranked specialist in the nation on voice disorders so if he says he can't help then I don't know what I'm going to do! I know this seems a little melodramatic but if you could hear me you would understand. I'm just going to HOPE that a collagen injection is still possible. As for the endocrinologist, the last time I visited him he indicated there was something wrong with my calcium levels and that they might have to "move me up" whatever that means. Hypercalcemia is a tumor marker or a sign there are problems with parathyroid glands. I'm wondering if it could be caused by the radiation treatment injuring the parathyroids. This is enough health problems for now, as always thanks for taking the time to read.
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Hey there Sunshine!! You did come back after all; after last week's message, I thought you were satisfied that you didn't need anyone out in cyberspace to hear your troubles and be praying for you as well. I'd say the prayers we all offered up for you are working. He is the Master Physician and Healer, and He wants to hear from us. He hears from me a lot, we're like on a first-name basis and I have so many of my own chills and spills (problems) health-wise, I have just about worn out my knees. Seriously, I am so happy to hear you are feeling stronger every day; sorry that your "foodie" isn't being satisfied, that's gotta be hard. Do you like things like Cool Whip on pumpkin pie (I scrape off the crust)? I know it's a lot of sugar, but if you're still losing weight, and that's a bad thing for you (haha ~ not so for me) it might be worth a try. Personally, I'd lick the cool whip right out of the container if it was just mine and I didn't have to share with anyone. Yummy!
ReplyDeletePlease keep blogging with all the news from your Doctors; and we'll keep doing our prayers for you. I'm really sorry for you having to go through this at all. TTFN ~ Granny