Month: October 2023

Trying to keep out the negativity, how long can i do that? There has been mention of side effects. I’m not focusing on them, but … just the couple of days in the hospital were frightening. I couldn’t write, i couldn’t remember how to do super-simple things like use the phone, the microwave and how to drive. i mean like remember to close the door – i mean like i need keys and to close a door.

i am fiercely independent and used to being able to take care of what i need to do to accomplish my goals.

what am i dealing with?

BRAIN: New left middle frontal gyrus metastasis at 2.3 x 1.8 cm associated with marked subjacent edema and mass effect extends to the corona radiata and left precentral gyrus. Slight rightward midline shift at 0.2 cm. Unchanged treated metastasis in the right cingulate gyrus.
No acute hydrocephalus, intracranial hemorrhage or infarct.

Sounds simple enough to just go in and take it out, right?

I started noticing some cognitive decline a week ago. Last Thursday I had a scheduled MRI with anesthesia. The test was scheduled in the same day as the UN general assembly, making for a disastrous commute. Plus MSK made a mistake and my tests were not scheduled as planned.

Simple things were getting difficult like writing and knowing I need to turn the light out. By Wednesday morning I couldn’t couldn’t control my right side. I have a lesion 2.3 x 1.8 cm on the left side of my brain. This will be addressed with a procedure on Wednesday October 2023.

It’s very hard for me to formulate thoughts, bear with me please and send prayers and good thoughts.