Sue’s Story

Site created on December 11, 2021

On December 7, 2021 (my dear daughter’s birthday) , I inadvertently “overdosed” on Trazadone.  I could hardly walk or talk.  Tom took me to see our doctor’s P.A.  She immediately knew that this woman was not the Sue Standlee she had known for sometime.  She sent me for an MRI.  Tom and I had just walked in the door when her office called and said to go directly to the emergency room.  

That was the beginning of a 3 day stay in the hospital.  The MRI showed a UFO (Unidentified Foreign Object).  I was wired for seizure activity, etc.

Finally, the neurosurgeon said he thought I had a  low-grade glioma.  It is not malignant, but it is in the left temporal lobe and it’s deep within the brain.
Gliomas +temporal lobe means I’m very susceptible to small seizures which I haven’t had.

The neurosurgeon will be comparing MRI’s to check for growth or change.  Please keep me in your prayers.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Sue Standlee

Family and Friends,

The neurosurgeon said the glioma hasn’t changed.  Good news!  He also said they tend to become malignant after 10 years.  I really don’t know how he knows when a glioma begins in a brain.  Anyway, he gave me the option of having a biopsy which would likely damage necessary areas of my brain and then do chemo and radiation.  l told him they we are just going to have another MRI in 4 months.  Thank you for your prayers and support.
Sue
Patients and caregivers love hearing from you; add a comment to show your support.
Help Sue Stay Connected to Family and Friends

A $25 donation to CaringBridge powers a site like Sue's for two weeks. Will you make a gift to help ensure that this site stays online for them and for you?

Comments Hide comments

Show Your Support

See the Ways to Help page to get even more involved.

SVG_Icons_Back_To_Top
Top