Well, here is the results of the MRI of the head:
There is no evidence of metastasis to the brain (yea!)
HOWEVER, calvarial metastases are seen limited to the diploic space with no evidence of epidural tumor.
Bony metastases is also seen involving the clivus/adjacent petrous apieces with a slight enhancement around the Meckel's cave bilaterally surrounding the trigeminal ganglia.
Visualized images of the cervical spine also reveal bone matastases involving the visualized C2 and C3 vertebral bodies.
I think we need medical degrees to figure it out. What we have gathered is NO brain involvement but bone involvment to the skull on the forehead and deep inside at the bottom underside of the brain (the "Meckel's Cave") and 2 top vertebrae.
We are ready to come home! We visit with Dr. Green tomorrow and should have some info on that to post tomorrow. I really want to thank you all SOOOOOO much! Every post on here and email to me has brought a little bit of sunshine to my days! I just got finished reading Lance Armstrong's book "It's not about the bike--My journey back to life" (THANKS LESLIE!). It was a very inspirational book. He too was at a stage 4 cancer and beat all odds. No doctor expected him to live. It just really goes to show you the power of the human spirit. I am feeling good, sometimes I just can't even image something so terrible is in me. Here's hoping I continue to feel great for MANY years!
"God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons we could learn in no other way."
~Kasey
7 comments:
Kasey,
You and Kevin are such remarkable people. I am so lucky to count you both as friends.
Remember: our God is an Awesome God! Keep the faith!
Love in Christ,
Tina
Kasey,
You sound great! I'll bet you're ready to come home and relax and see the kids. Hopefully you have gotten to enjoy Houston a little while you've been there. I hope you and Kevin have a safe flight back.
Julie
Dear Kasey,
I am so proud of you.. your faith and your strength...stay positive.
You have so many praying for your miracle.
I have posted the prayer below for all who want... to offer in your behalf.
St. Peregrine is the Catholic Faith...patron saint for cancer patients.
* Prayer to Saint Peregrine
O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you.
For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fibre of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favoured with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you.
(Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick for whom you are praying)
Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy.
Amen.
" A little history..below.."
St. Peregrine was born in 1260 at Forlì, Italy to an affluent family. He lived a comfortable life as a youth, and politically opposed the papacy. After he experienced the forgiveness of St. Philip Benizi, he changed his life and joined the Servite order. He was ordained a priest, and later returned to his home to establish a Servite community. There he was widely known for his preaching, penances, and counsel in the confessional. He was cured of cancer, after he received a vision of Christ on the cross reaching out His hand to touch his impaired limb. He died in 1345 and was canonized in 1726. He is the patron of cancer patients.
Luv'n'prayers4u...Karen
Kasey & Kevin:
You can never underestimate the power of the human spirit, and lets not forget the HOLY SPIRIT!
Glad you are coming home! We miss you guys!
Love
Marci
Hi Kasey and Kevin, Hang in there. I too believe that attitude has a lot to do with the healing process. This is by no means what you are going thru but I know if Greg's attitude has not been what it is things might not be what they are today. Times will be hard but you are not alone. Kevin thanks for everything you have done for us, love you both. Debbie
Kasey & Kevin-
Have a safe fight home. I know the kids will be excited to see you. We are thinking of you and hope to see you soon. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!
Hugs,
Angie
Kasey-
My family and I keep praying for you and think of you often. I am amazed at your wonderful attitude and spirit and think of you often. You are so motivational and I can only hope that our paths cross again.
Maria Rippe
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