It looks like I've gotta couple of resilient buggers (not boogers) in my brain. I qualify for a procedure called Stereotactic Radiation Surgery. SRS or Gamma Knife, Cyber Knife. The thing is there are no knives involved. I am getting it sometime soon but I don't have the date yet.
The procedure takes about 3-4 hours (prep time included) it's all done with lasers (201 to be exact) and a hearty dose of anti-anxiety meds. It should be a One and Done thing.
http://gammaknife.org/ This site gives a good description of what's involved.
Feeling great other than a little nervous. My appetite is awesome and...heck...It's Gator Football Season!!
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Let us know how it goes, Nancy!
By the way, I was looking at my stats on my blog recently and someone found me through google by typing "Nancy Wehrell"....someone's looking for you out there.
Deanna
Wow! Nance, I just read through the whole e-mail on the procedure. That IS quite a halo.
You sure are brave and my heart swells with pride....March on!
At the end of the brochure, it said Stockholm Sweden. You and I both know if it's swedish, it has to be good.
Love you, Mom
Hi Nancy:
I love the ray gun photo. I remember having a few ray guns when I was a kid. I always wished that they were real, though. :-) Still do. You could do a lot with a ray gun.
I'm glad you're feeling well. I'm sorry that you have to go through this laser deal (laser = light amplication by the stimulated emission of radiation) and that you're going to lose your hair again. You're going to make it into the Guiness Book of World Records.
I agree with your mother that if it's Swedish, it has to be good. You're living proof of that.
;-)
What a beautiful drum set.
Rick
I wanted to let you know of a UCLA research project looking to interview survivors who have a blog or website:
An Invitation to Participate in Research
PROJECT CONNECT
UCLA Dept. of Psychology/Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research
& Breastlink Medical Group
Are you a woman diagnosed with breast cancer? Have you used a personal web page to communicate with friends or family about your experience with cancer? Participate in Project Connect, a study to understand how women use personal web pages to communicate with others during breast cancer.
About the study:
Complete one interview (in person or by phone) regarding your experience with your personal web page
$40 compensation for completing the interview
Are you eligible?
Diagnosed with breast cancer in the past five years
Used a personal web page to communicate with others about your experience with cancer
At least 18 years of age
Comfortable completing interview in English
For more information about Project Connect,
please contact:
Dr. Annette Stanton, 310-267-2835; astanton@ucla.edu
UCLA IRB #G07-04-039-01; Expiration Date: 05-02-08
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