Radiation Oncologist

E. had his follow-up with the local Radiation Oncologist today.  The doctor reviewed the CD's and reports we brought back with us from Texas while we patiently waited.  He entered the room exclaiming to E., "You're amazing!"  "Everything is looking good."  Those are some pretty great things to hear.

E.'s weakness was discussed.  The doctor explained that the location of the right frontal lesion could be responsible for the left leg and arm weakness and the location of the right posterior lesion could be responsible for the left eye weakness.  Dr. T. then examined E. and noted that there was "no papal edema," so there was no swelling in the eyes which might have been responsible for vision difficulties.  He put E. through a series of maneuvers, which E. didn't seem to have any problems completing.  Dr. T. remarked that even though E.'s left side may be weaker than the right, he still found that E. had adequate strength overall.  He wasn't concerned, but agreed that physical therapy and occupational therapy might help strengthen the left side.

Another MRI will be scheduled here in Reno in September.

S.