Stella had her annual abdominal ultrasound today. Although there was no specific post last year for her second abdominal ultrasound, one was performed by the Neurologist when her seizure issues began in June (2013).
Results came back unchanged from August 2012! Diagnosis reads (in part): the previously seen hyperechoic left liver nodule is unchanged measuring 0.4cm.......the remaining abdominal structures are normal.
As a reminder, if the Oncologist found any MCT's on Stella's internal organs the plan of action would be to start chemotherapy immediately - which would consist of oral pills for her lifetime.
We are to follow-up with the Oncologist in one year unless we need her otherwise.
Incidentally, we celebrated Stella's 10th birthday a few days ago!!! I apologize for not posting updated pictures....we've had A LOT going on in our personal lives. Suffice it to say she got plenty of treats and kisses! :)
*This appointment is the first time we've been back at the specialty hospital since the communication breakdown with their Neurologist that lead us to get a second opinion and subsequent transfer of treatment to a second Neurologist (at a different facility) for Stella's seizure issues. As I stated in my post "My Opinion on Second Opinions" there was no awkwardness returning to the specialty hospital and we (and Stella) were treated just fine. Stella's Oncologist is a professional and just wants what's best for her and wants us to be comfortable with her treatment.
