My wife, Susie Wilson, was diagnosed with brain cancer (Oligo-Astrocytoma) in January of 1999. Since the diagnosis, we have tried to keep notes that detail our battle against cancer and the resources we use. These notes include important information that we reference during each doctor or hospital visit. If you have any questions about the below information, feel free to email us.

The below area is divided into five main sections (important, surgery, chemo, radiation, and check-ups). These sections include links to text files or images that contain further detailed information. Some of the links are scans of Susie's MRI films, Hospital log notes, doctor visit notes, and other information specific to that section/ treatment.

Important

Below is a list of items, we carry with us at all doctor visits and trips away from home:

• Contact Information and Useful Numbers
• Drug Allergies, Information, and History
• Child Care Instructions
• Questions to ask when Tests are requested
• Questions to ask when Treatment is recommended

Surgery

Susie was diagnosed with a brain tumor, in Austin, on the 11th of January 1999. She was transferred to MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston). She had a craniotomy to remove the tumor on the 13th. Then on the 20th, we were informed that her tumor was a malignant/ cancerous brain tumor (Oligoastrocytoma).

• Doctor Visits
• Hospital Logs
• MRI Scans (Before and After Surgery)

Chemo

After Surgery, we had to decide whether to continue treatment with conventional chemotherapy or with a clinical trial. From discussing the pros and cons of each treatment, we decided on the clinical trial.

• Clinical Trial - Temozolomide and BCNU
• BloodTest Results (with Dosage Modification Information)
• Doctor Visits
• Logs
• MRI Scans

Radiation

After Susie completed chemotherapy, we were off to her next form of treatment, radiation therapy. Due to the duration and the similarity of equipment, we decided on staying in Austin for radiation treatment.

• Doctor Visits
• Logs
• MRI Scans

Check-ups

Susie completed treatment (surgery, chemo, and radiation) in October 1999. At which point, she started 3 month check-ups at MD Anderson. After three years (without recurrnce), she graduated to checkups every 4 months. In 2004, Susie graduated to checkups every six months. With our relocation to the UK, Susie now goes to the Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital in London for her check-ups. Her neuro-oncologist at MD Anderson is kept informed.

• 2007 January
• 2006 July
• 2006 January
• 2005 July
• 2005 February
• 2004 August
• 2004 April
• 2003 December
• 2003 August
• 2003 April
• 2002 December
• 2002 August
• 2002 April
• 2002 January
• 2001 September
• 2001 June
• 2001 March
• 2000 December
• 2000 September
• 2000 June
• 2000 February

Miscellaneous

Below is a collection of items that I used during research: