Marc and I went back to MD Anderson today for the latest MRI results and got some great news -- the only thing visible on the MRI is the empty tumor cavity. There is no evidence of any new tumor growth!! What great news and we are thrilled.
Marc pain has improved significantly since he had the vertebroplasty. The difference is amazing. He now only needs pain medications a couple of times a day. The neuro-oncologist is arranging for a bone density study and is referring Marc to an endocrinologist to see if the newer medications for osteoporosis will help Marc's condition. We are hoping the medication will help Marc to avoid any further fractures in the spine or elsewhere. We will just have to wait and see what the studies show and what the specialist thinks about possible treatment.
Marc has shown some improvement since he has been home. He is now walking some with the walker. His caregiver takes him to physical and occupational therapy 3 times a week and he is going to speech therapy 3 times a week. His days are quite busy now, which is good. His speech seems to have improved a little, still not good but the improvement gives us hope. His speech therapist has arranged for us to try out a speech assistive device called Lingraphica. It has shown good results in trials on patients with aphasia. I have a friend whose mother is using one now and she is very pleased with the results just after a few days. With any luck at all it will help Marc with his communication skills. That would be a blessing all around! Marc gets so frustrated, he knows what he wants to say but the words just won't come out. It frustrates me too as I sometimes have no idea what he is trying to tell me.
Please continue to keep Marc in your prayers.
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It is so great to hear the good news and finally maybe things will keep on the upward trend. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you all. Hugs Silly
Fantastic news. It is truly the season to be thankfull. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up the hard work and having faith.
Marc , we are so thrilled and proud of you for all of your strength , hard work and love of your family, keep up your hard work , it works. Our prayers and hugs are with you , Marcia, Steve and his family, you are truly blessed and have a wonderful family that loves you so much. We love you so much and all..thumbs up. your sis Jill and Byron
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