Wednesday, January 16, 2013

MRI Results

We spent about an hour with the Oncologist today and reviewed the MRI Results. The short version is that the results are what was expected. The tumor does not look like it has increased in size, nor were there any new growth anywhere else in Jenny's brain, so the radiation and the chemotherapy did it's job! The blood tests came back will all of the numbers being right where they need to be, so that is all good news.

We all agreed that overall Jenny is doing great and is generally lacking any symptoms that would indicate that the tumor is impacting her like it was before the surgery and the 1st round of treatments. We had a lengthy discussion regarding potential progression courses and treatment options, none of which we'll need to worry about over the next month. Jenny's sister's perspective is that she can she increases in Jenny's energy level, activity level, and overall increases in "Jennyness" each time she is here.  

They ordered the next batch of Chemo pills, and when they are delivered, we will start a 5 day on - 23 day off cycle, at the end of which Jenny will have another MRI and we'll see a clearer picture of what is going on in there...

Jenny and I are going to take this opportunity, when the doctor visits are few and the energy level is high, to get away on vacation for a week on the sunny beaches of Mexico, so in a couple of weeks off we go! I'll try and post some pictures....

Thank you all for your continued prayer support and care!

10 comments:

  1. Ray, thank you for the post and PRAISE be to God! He is faithful - always. Good to know the treatment is successful. May God continue to guide your medical team and the process going forward.

    I'm sure the time in Mexico will be good medicine. Enjoy every precious minute.

    Much love to all.

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  2. We thank God for a wonderful report and the great progress Jenny is making. It was so good to see you both in Dec and experience some "Jennyness" for ourselves. :) We love you much and gladly continue in prayer with you for full recovery.

    Enjoy a sweet time in Mexico!
    Jim and Sharon

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  3. We're praising God in the Brown household for the progress reported! We pray for a refreshing time in Mexico! Bless you!

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  4. All sounds like good news. So glad to hear this. Continuing in prayer for your whole family. Enjoy your vacation.

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  5. We are so grateful to the Lord that nothing more has grown and that Jenny has not had so many of the challenging side-effects. What a gift!!! We continue to pray for complete healing and that you will have a wonderful time away!!
    Much Love from the Morales family.

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  7. Hi Mulligans...I am so computer dumb so was thrilled to read the news from 1/16. Jenny, you and your precious family are in Arlyn and my prayers so often. As I spot your picture on the refrig I just walk around talking to our Lord and Savior about your family and about bringing stability and the miracle of all these treatments removing the tumor. We love you!

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    1. Thank you Mrs Renkes, we so appreciate your thoughts and prayers!
      ray and jenny

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  8. I hope you guys have (are having) a wonderful, wonderful time in Mexico! I am SO GLAD you are able to do that!
    Much love and continued thoughts and prayers!
    Traci Welch

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  9. Praying for you guys while you're on your trip!

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