Short Executive Status (Summary) -- Blog is below

Active Tumors:
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.

» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)

» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.

» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.

Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.

[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]

5 pictures included in album


2011_11_16, Shane in BIG CHAIR



Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.

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Shane - 2011_11_27, Photo Shoot lighting prep

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Chemo - Day 8-9, (Wed-Thu) May 12-13

Seems to be getting a little easier. I'm getting a handle on the self medication dosages / frequency so that I'm of more help around the house. Did the dishes last night! (Whoot!)

Kaye and Dale picked up a patio set for me today from Ikea:
  • Picnic table
  • Detached Bench (for one side of table)
  • 2 single chairs (for other side of table)
  • Overhead patio umbrella for center of table
  • = $320 (ish), Picket white fence style chair/bench/table, lots of space between wood so light and airy looking.
They hope I'll sit outside more.

I think for that, I'll have to have a family gathering of able bodied people over to level the stones in our patio first. Looks like winter/summer heaving for a few years has wrecked havoc on their alignment. Anyone want to party at my place on a warm day coming soon (before mid summer, suggestions welcome). Hey, my BD's June 1st, I think this qualifies as one hell of a joint communal gift for a birthday (I'll still pay for the dirt required for leveling and can supply some food). ;-)

Shane
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  1. AnonymousMay 14, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Hey, I'm up for that! Maybe Saturday the 29th?
    Gary P.

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