Laurie's New Radiation Oncologist (Feb. 9, 2006)

After learning that Laurie's cancer had spread, even if only microscopically, plans for the type of radiation she would undergo changed. Dr. Knox's office suggested a radiation oncologist at the Texas Cancer Center in Mesquite, just a couple minutes from our home.

Today was the day that we met our new radiation oncologist, Dr. Michela Caruso. We had been told that Dr. Caruso was the most requested radiation oncologist in the Dallas area. Born and raised in Rome, she received much of her training in radiation oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It was obvious that she knew her craft well. A brief exam and consult confirmed that Laurie would receive External Beam Radiation Therapy about three weeks after her last chemo treatment. The anticipated first day was May 8. We were glad to have this part of the treatment plan set in place.