Good news & bad news

I have to keep this brief for the pain, etc.

Good news:

• my brain is fine! There were no problems with the brain MRI. 

•   Lung nodules look the same from a month ago. 

• The orthopedic oncologist I am scheduled to see is world renowned.

• Doctors are increasing painkillers

Bad news:

•  The sarcoma in my leg is so large that it isn't clear from MRI where it ends.

•  I will be in hospital at least till Friday, possibly getting admitted to Cooper Hospital in NJ.

•  I have a fever.

•  I am in pain.

• The ct scan of my lungs was really tough. The dye IV burst and got stuck all over my hand.

• I lost 10 lbs since the beginning of August. I am having a very tough time eating, because of pain, drugs, and unappealing food.

Current plan:

• Continue pain management

• Go to radiation set up tomorrow

• Take an ambulance to ortho onc in nj on Friday.

If you want to "do  something":

I appreciate visitors and texts. Phone calls are trickier if I am out of it or busy with hospital people.

• Bring On the funny & distracting.

• Research orthopedic oncologists, particularly related to insurance, if possible.

• Come visit, or someone can work out a schedule for visits.

• Check in, support my caregivers, especially Athena, Ken, my parents and siblings.

Needle count: 77