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Blissful Relief

Tumor markers were drawn last week, a few days prior to my MRI. After receiving the results I was a little concerned as there was an elevation in one (of three) tumor marker levels. I was riding the wave of positive news regarding my MRI results, so didn’t want to fixate too much on the blood work. Long story short, the labs are fine! The rise in one of the markers, which is slightly above the normal range, is totally normal (according to my oncologist) and has a tendency to fluctuate.
I can rest easy now – and I certainly am. After the news regarding my MRI and blood work I am completely drained, yet blissfully happy!

Headgear

This fun-looking piece of facial equipment & headgear is not for a new sport but rather to keep my head entirely immobile while the procedure (stereotactic radiation, or SRS) is being performed.  This fashionable piece was constructed a few weeks ago when I went down to have an updated MRI (used for planning the procedure), to have a “bite-block” (dental mold) constructed, along with a fancy, net-like structure that was formed to the back of my head.  …  Then, this elaborate gadget, which I’m sure was used during (the) inquisition, was bolted to the table.