Change in Treatment

Today Mark had his scheduled MRI and other tests at Penn and met with his neuro-oncologist. She explained to us that the chemo he's been on for 2 months is not taking care of the tumor, so she recommended a medication approved for brain tumors that shows good promise. Interestingly, I was going to ask her about that medication, Avastin, as I have been researching about it too. She also is suggesting that we get an oncologist locally so that it can be administered bi-weekly(intravenously) without us having to travel to Philadelphia. She and we are looking into Grand View Hospital as a site for that and expect to have an appointment soon with an oncologist who is on staff there. We'll keep you posted on that. Meanwhile, Mark will continue with his Physical Therapist to improve his balance.