June 24, 2010

We finally got a call back from UVA yesterday. The Doctors reviewed all of Daddy's scans that we took up with us and they came to the same conclusion as Dr. Heath. The Doctor said that the cancer is abutting the brain, it's not in the brain yet, but is in what is called the cavernous sinus which sits right on the brain stem. It is also around a part of the carotid artery. I looked up the cavernous sinus and this is the definition I found:

The cavernous sinus is a small blood-filled space on either side of the base of the skull located behind the eyes. Each cavernous sinus contains the carotid artery, the nerves that go to the muscles that move the eye, and part of the nerve that provides sensation to the eye and face.

Mom, me, Debbie, Larry & Christy sat down with Daddy this afternoon to tell him what UVA said. We did NOT go into great detail with him as to where the cancer is or the extent.



The Doctor strongly suggested that we call in Hospice and get them on board to help manage Daddy's pain. Dr. Heath was making the referral today.



I'll try to keep the blog updated a little more regular, but if I haven't updated and you want to check on him please do not hesitate to send me an email at halouf@cox.net