Post-Op MRI
MRI, Recovery November 16th, 2008
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I haven’t posted the post-op MRI which will show you the drastic change made as a result of surgery. Essentially, where the tumor existed before you will see a “black hole” on the MRI scan for lack of a better term. This represents the area where the tumor previously existed and is now gone. Here is a picture of that scan:
And you might recall the pre-op MRI image. This image isn’t the “cloudy” image that it was before it went through the malignant transformation from a grade 3 to a 4, or better referred to as a glioblastoma multiforme.
And here is a saggital view of the post-op MRI:
As you can see, this was a sizable resection and the tumor was sitting right on top of the motor strip so all of those fibers were taken. It’s really a miracle that I’m walking with a cane and I’ve started walking without one here and there. We can only credit God here – working through Dr. Zusman and pulling off what only He can pull off. I mean, this is a 2cm x 3cm portion of my brain that is completely gone. Motor strip tissue gone. So, there is nothing more to say here.
Anyway, this is just a quick update. I have a pretty busy Sunday and should have a busy week. I am now really wanting to get back to work! There are fears but I can’t let those drive my life (having seizures, having side effects from the vaccine). But if I can go back to work and do chemo with concurrent radition (I went over lunch and had radiation treatments last time), I can do this.
I’m still dealing with some ups and downs which leads to being irritable which isn’t fun for mainly my wife! But I know I’ll get over that. I think I’m struggling more with this one more than issues in the past. The GBM is hard to take. I’ve been breaking my own rule of not staying in today but I will recenter myself. I also wanted to learn more about the vaccine and as a result of my research ran into statistics. You have read my posts about this so I had to go back and read the post I made back some time ago called “The Median Isn’t the Message” which puts the world of stats into perspective. So that took care of that. I still am working on stay in today. I’ll get it but I’ve just stumbled a bit.
Well, more to follow this week…
Cheers,
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Hi again Mark!
Don’t rush yourself, I know how it feels. We want to feel normal and not ill! Give your body time to heal… I can already eel that the stress from work is taking its toll on me. Thinking of you and keep us updated…
d:)
PS my website has changed http://kohlerprojects.blogspot.com
Mark,
We are thrilled with your progress and continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sharon & Michael
Mark- can’t remember how I found your site now, but I check it daily to see how you’re doing. Your journey is similar to my husband’s. You are doing an amazing job of handling this very difficult situation. I admire your determination to arm yourself with knowledge, surround yourself with the best medical professionals, and still turn it over to God. I keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Mark,
This is wonderful to hear. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.