Hey friends,
Just a quick update on my health situation, thanks for caring/reading.
The latest MRI showed no other tumors on my spine besides the big 'ol schwannoma on my spinal nerve near my L5 area, the one causing all of my pain. Problem is, they can't tell how "involved" it is with my nerve until they go in and poke around. Best case scenario is that it's hanging off of it, easy to remove. If it's too intertwined they may not be able to get at it with out risking injury to my nerve and my ability to walk. In that case they'll biopsy it and try radiation or cyberknife. Hoping for the hanging tumor and an easy 20 minute surgery. I'm scheduled for July 25th. Before that I have to have a CT angioplasty and some blood tests so it's non-stop fun from here on out...
After surgery I'll be in the hospital for 3 days then laying around for 6 weeks. I'm HOPING to be good to go for the music awards on August 8th. It would be the first one I've missed in 11 years. Anyway, ListenLocalsd.com will continue with guest hosts at the live shows, The Homegrown Hour will be rocking and I'll be on the computer to keep you posted on everything. And? I'll be pain free by the end of this summer.
Thank you again for your questions and concerns and most importantly your positive vibes. I can feel them.
Love,
Cathryn
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