Day 2 at MD Anderson

We were lucky enough to get a consult with the neurosurgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Weinburg here in Houston today. He explained what would be involved in doing a biopsy and all the risks associated with it. He explained that the glioma could be one of a couple types of tumors. One would respond to chemo and the other only to radiation. He speculated that it is most likely the one that would only respond to radiation. A biopsy could help with a definitive diagnosis. Chemo would be preferable to radiation to the brain. We don't want to do radiation if we don't have to. All in all, we defy the odds, don't we? We should play the lottery! We head home tomorrow night so we plan to relax and do a little sight-seeing. Houston is an interesting city with a combination of old and new. We've found some fun shopping areas and restaurants. Some of the neighborhoods in the city are amazing. The homes are unique and eclectic and built with stone and brick and have lush green yards. All the streets are lined with huge trees that hang over the streets. It's really quite beautiful. Our kids are having a blast at our friends and family' homes. Thanks, Camille, April and Jamie!!! What would we do without you?