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

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

2011-09-13: 2nd brain tumor decision

Ok, met with my chemo doctor today and weighed the options between her and my brain doctor(s)...

Decision:
  • Continued with chemo today. So I'm going to be not at my best for next couple of days.
  • Instead of my next chemo (in 2 weeks) I will instead have CyberKnife done to my 2nd brain tumor.
  • CyberKnife requires at least 1 week chemo free before treatment, which is satisfied by this arrangement.
  • Next CT of my chest/abdomen is scheduled for Oct 4th. Lab work will be the same day.
  • Oct 6th I'll meet with my doctor to review the CT scan and decide if the chemo is working on the liver. (CT results depend on 3 treatments; I will have had 3 treatments, missing my 4th treatment; Therefore the CyberKnife interruption will be minimal). If the chemo is working then we will continue with it the same day (Thu Oct 6th). If it isn't working... not sure, we'll weigh my options if that comes to pass, let's hope this doesn't happen.
Regards,
Shane
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  1. ChangeWarriorSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Love the photo of you eating the turkey leg (though I know that's probably 3 days worth of food for you...lol).
    The news about the new brain tumour is shitty, but your outlook is great and CyberKnife recovery seems to be speedy. I'm so glad that option is available. It amazes me how far technology has improved the surgical process so that it can be minimally invasive to the patient. I'm back in the country so hopefully I will get out to see you this week.
    ...Deb

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