Great News Today!!

Last week Abby had an MRI and a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). Results given today showed that there are no cancer cells in her cerebral spinal fluid. There had not been any cancer cells in her CSF all along, so the good news is that it did not spread. Along with that, her MRI looks clean and normal. The tumor cannot been seen. Even more great news is that all of her lab counts are normal By normal, I mean they are normal of when she was healthy and pre cancer diagnosis. There are no tumor markers or elevated blood levels that would indicate cancer. She is not "cured" yet. Any remaining cancers cells that she has are at the microscopic level and still requires radiation. We are very excited about the progress she is making. We can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Today, Abby went to the radiation clinic to be fitted for her mask. This mesh like mask will secure her head to a platform so she does not move during radiation treatments. She will have 4 weeks of radiation and will begin next week.