Today's post

Hello everybody-I did an update approx April 12 but Sara tells me it did not post.
Marti had an MRI and xrays on Saturday. The tumor in the lower spinal canal looks the same, but Dr Pollack says that is good, and what we are probably seeing is just residual scar tissue, what he called a "scar-ball" that will always be visable. He recommends repeating the MRI in 3-4 months to be absolutely sure. The xray of the right should shows arthritis, which is what causing the pain, and Dr Pollack doubts that there is any residual tumor in the shoulder. The xray of the left hip looks fine. Marti has been on taxol chemotherapy for about 3 weeks and we plan to meet with Dr. Mehotra , hopefully tomorrow, to discuss the plan going farward. We have also decided to go ahead with a second opinion with Dr. Abraham at WVU which will probably occur in the next 2-3 weeks. He is a nationally known Breast Cancer specialist.
Marti is tired alot, but otherwise pretty good. She got to see a great movie, Soul Surfer, this past weekend and we strongly recommend it. Her appetite has been semi-decent and she is in fairly good spirits.
Sara was here last weekend which was great. Nina was here the previous week and besides being a great cook, is a great person too and I have really enjoyed getting to know her. Kathleen is here this week and is great as usual. The only thing we disagree about is that she is totally excited about the "royal wedding", whereas I could not care less about it!! Kathleen and I may sneak out to the Casino for an hour tonight.
I hope this gets posted when I push the post button this time.
Love to all our friends and relatives
Bob S.