Monday, January 12, 2015
Call Backs
We received a call back from my surgeon this morning which gave us a a little bit more insight into what is going on. He shared that it is a stage 3 glioma. They were able to get 95% of the tumor and so what is left on my brain is really just loose particles in empty space. The remaining matter will be treated with courses of radiation. There really isn't a chance of the tumor growing or spreading elsewhere in my body which is great news. We asked the doctor if this is cancer and he responded that that question is not really how we approach this as cancer is really a type of cell. What he said is that we won't suddenly see bone cancer or lung cancer from this. What we will have is a discussion about how to treat what is remaining and how to stay on top of scans to see if there is any change or new growth.
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Steph, so thankful for the positive news from the doctor! Continuing to pray for you and you family. We look forward to helping you with whatever you need when you get back. :)
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That sounds really positive. Thank you for sharing it with us. We miss you guys.
ReplyDeleteJust the fact that you are posting is such positive news and answered prayers. Continued prayers and positive thoughts for you and your family. Please if you need anything just ask.
ReplyDeletegood news indeed! love you my friend!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! Love you!!
ReplyDeleteYou're in are thoughts Steph and Paul.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you every day, Stephanie! And I also think of you every time E wears one of M's dresses!
ReplyDeletepraying for you all today my friends.
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