On July 9 she had surgery to remove a portion of the tumor for a biopsy. Last week when my parents met with the oncologist, they learned that the sample of the tumor which was removed showed no results of even being a tumor according to the tests at the pathology lab! How does that work? We were not quite sure how to react to this news except wait for their appointment with the neurosurgeon.
Well the appointment with the neurosurgeon took place on Monday and at that time they decided to do another surgery on August 12. They are hopeful to remove a good portion during this surgery, about 80%, and send some of it to the pathology lab again to get new results. Once the pathology lab informs the doctors of what type of tumor it is, they will know which type of chemotherapy will be best. It is likely that chemo will be the next step in her battle after the surgery. However, there is still the possibility of the gamma or cyber knife.
There are some definite risks or side effects with all of these future procedures so I ask for your continued prayers for my mom. Our family is continuing in faith and trust in the Lord. But is important at this time to try to keep up the intensity of faith that was shown at the beginning. We want the Lord to know that we will do all we can to keep our mother with us and for her to keep all her mobility! Thank you for your love and support. My family appreciates it greatly, and we have all been touch to learn just how wonderful our friends and family are. Thank you.
Luke 8:50 "Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole."
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I'm so glad that things with your mom are better than expected, but the stress of not knowing what's going to happen must be a difficult thing to deal with. I will keep your mom as well as yourself in my prayers and thoughts.
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