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My Husband's journey with Glioblastoma

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Oct 21, 2024 | Replies (174)

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Vickie,
Thank you for your comments and inquiry. My wife Anne is having two good weeks as this is her last week prior to the next chemo cycle on Dec 24. She hasn't had any bizarre behavior, or bladder issues since the ones after Thanksgiving. Her mind is slower to process information and retain it, she has to search for words, but she can carry on a conversation. She still has decent mobility and we can go on errands together, even went to dinner with friends this week so several things are positive now. I am still trying to figure out what caused the episode three weeks ago. The docs blame it on the brain bleed from the falls, but I am not convinced the chemo didn't contribute to it. We are going back and forth with the oncologist on her dose for the coming cycle. He wanted to increase it or keep it at 200 mg temodar. After our video call today he agreed to cut it back to 150 mg. At this point it is a balancing act between how much good the chemo does and how much bad it does. Anne's next MRI is Dec 26 so we are anxious for that result. How are you doing? I hope you have family or friends to spend the holidays with.
Prayers for you and yours,
Dan

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GREAT news to hear that your wife is doing better these last couple of weeks!! And kudos to you for being such a great advocate for Anne! Big victories indeed.
As far as I'm doing...I'm hanging on, doing the best I can while heartbroken and devastated. I keep my chin up, though, knowing Rick is no longer suffering and that he's in good hands where he is. I got to witness a beautiful transition his last couple of weeks, transitioning between realms, ours and the spirit world. Yes, thank goodness, I'm spending the holidays with two of my sisters and their families. Thank you for asking!
Continued prayers and good wishes for you and yours! I think we are all anxiously awaiting Anne's 12/26 MRI results now; please keep us posted! Thank you for sharing your journey.