Pam,
Have you heard anything about the bone cancer/infection issues?

It appears you were pretty much told you needed to have a L-3-4 fusion or thereabout. Is this something you think you would be up to? I think you had mentioned in the past having had a fusion in either the cervical or lumbar area.

I had L4-5, along with a laminectomy some years back but still needed a series of Epidurals a year or two later in that area, which didn't help. Also had a failed SCS trial.

Since my mamo over a year ago revealed a growth on the back wall which appears not to look cancerous; but will have to have continued mamos/ultrasound regarding the growth every 4 -6 months. Have my third testing middle of this month.

As you mentioned; it does get overwhelming. But as you are a "fighter" as well; you will not give in or give up.

Sending prayers your way "my dear friend" to cope with all you are dealing with.


Gerry