the surgeon

Next up was the surgeon. He also lead a team of medicals. A nurse was there to note all the conversation, and student doctors were there to learn. Our surgeon at MD Anderson was really leading the whole thing for Marie. He set up the appointment with the oncologist. And he wanted her to see the radiation team as well. No stone would be left unturned. This man was friendly, comforting, and confident. Surgery would be the treatment. But a course of chemotherapy, combined with whole brain radiation, could be an option. It was a agreed that the MRI of the spine should be done, to rule out spreading. That would be done the next day, before we would leave for the airport, to return home. Also, it was important that Marie met with the radiation team, to get their take on everything. No matter what they said, surgery was still to be done. It would be scheduled for three weeks away, so we could get things settled at home.