Brain Update

So here's my latest news:

I saw the neurosurgeon for like 15 minutes. I guess it was more of a formality, which I did not know. Apparently, Dr. Orton had just wanted me to see him so I could get a referral elsewhere. Dr. Turner, the neurosurgeon, immediately said that I should go to the University of Colorado (better diagnostic imaging and biopsy experience/equipment); I asked if I could go to Mayo, and he said of course and that Dr. Orton had said that I was from that area.

So, Mayo is supposed to be calling me tomorrow to schedule an appointment either for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and then we'll figure it out. I'll be needing to get a biopsy I guess, and it's sounding like it's gotta come out.

But leave it to the specialist to finally call it what it is. "Deep brain tumor." Alright, thank you for someone finally telling me what it is. He thinks it's cystic (fluid in there) from what he could tell on the MRI. He also said that he doesn't think it's aggressive because if it was, being the size that it is, I'd be doing worse. But I'm peachy keen, in regards to motor skills, reflexes, etc. It's just the headaches and the little black spot. So.... that's good news!

And, that's about all I know. I should know tomorrow when my appointment with Mayo is!

P.S. My friend Lisa is a rockstar! She drove my butt all the way down to Fort Collins today and has been keepin' an eye on me :) Love her!