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Current Recovery Update And PRAYER REQUESTS

1/15/2015

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It's been almost 3 months since I've had the CyberKnife Radiation treatment to the mass in my brain stem.  The mass which began at 2 cm had shown grest response to the treatment. In November I had my first post treatment MRI which shown the mass shrunk significantly,  down to 1.2 cm.  So over the past few months since I've been recovering I've was slowly getting my energy back, sleeping well at night, and the effects of those high steroids I was on were beginning to subside more. 

As of last week (first week of Jan) I began to experience some very restless legs at bedtime and a few headaches. Symptoms that I had experienced back in August before my current diagnosis. I immediately contacted my team of doctors who have been on top of my issues.  I am back on 12mg of Dexamethasone a day, which have reduced those symptoms I was having last week but they definitely give me insomnia,  mood swings, and generally make me feel like a zombie.

As of right now, there is some swelling in the brain, in the area that was treated. A recent MRI has shown the area is up to 1.7cm. It isn't clear at this point if the swelling is caused from Tumor re-growth or Tumor death (along with radiation effects). Obviously the second scenario is what we are praying for.  That the tumor is dieing off and the swelling in the brain will go down.  But in the mean time,  we are waiting and watching my symptoms very closely. 

I would also like to give a shout out to Gloria Ortega-Williams, my only fan who posted a question on my fb page.

Gloria asked if the CyberKnife Radiation did its job. Well with any treatment it can take months to see long term results. So at this point we know the tumor response was well, now wr have to continue to wait and pray that my current symptoms are from it working.

5 Comments
Maria
1/15/2015 04:06:12 am

My prayers continue for you because I truly believe that you will live and be healthy. Must celebrate soon with our families and friends.

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Linda chavez holder
1/15/2015 05:29:06 am

Hi, since your Dad mention about your illness. I have giving you to the Lord to touch your body and I have claim healing. I have you in prayer everyday.

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Dora Garcia
1/15/2015 06:02:46 am

I will continue to pray for you and to give strength to your family through this. I am back and please remember use me in case of need I'm just a few doors down.

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Mom
1/15/2015 06:37:28 am

You are so loved by many and all of them and their friends are praying for you. Remember when you feel you can't do it. At the top of each hour ask the Lord to get you through that hour only. That way you are focused on only the hour. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us, so live for today only the best way you can. I love you !!!!! xo

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Gloria Ortega-Williams
1/15/2015 09:58:19 am

Wow! If anyone knows what "tests and trials" are you certainly do. I told your mom awhile back that you are always on my heart. There's not a day that I don't think about you or pray for you. You are so strong Becky and I know that kind of strength can only come from God! I just watched the video your mom posted and I have to say that I just love your husband. His love for you is profound! God Bless you Tony. Also God bless your children and I know they are, as they both have incredible parents. Thank you for posting the update: I will continue to follow you on your journey to recovery. Much blessings to you and your family. Gloria

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