Gleoma, Astrocytoma Grade 2 Tumor-
So we had an appt with the neuro-oncologist last week and talked about the type of tumor Jed has with the Dr.. He was really nice and very personable which we appreciated so much. He told Jed that the type of tumor Jed has is the most common type of tumor. The surgeon got the whole tumor out, however; because it was a grade 2 there are still invisible tiny cells that are still there. When they grow back then they will probably be cancerous and Jed will have to do radiation and/or chemotherapy. The dr said he could do radiation right now to kill the cells if he wanted to but that it would have permament side effects on his brain such as memory loss. He told Jed if it was his son he wouldn't do it. We really appreciated his advice and decided that we're just going to watch it, and if it comes back we'll catch it before it gets too big and get treatment. Jed will have MRI's 4 times a year, 3 times a year, 2 times a year, then just once a year for the rest of his life. He told us that the tumor will come back, its just the WHEN that's the question. That was really hard for us to hear. But he told us there are always miracles in medicine. Which is exactly what we're hoping for. So right now we're just going to pray for a miracle, watch it, and seek natural alternatives to prevent this tumor from coming back. (If anyone knows anyone or information about that we're open to anything.) So that's kind of the scoop- amazingly, Jed and I both walked out feeling so much peace. We still have faith that we are in the Lord's hands and that with Him, anything is possible. We will need all the prayers we can get on this trial that we will be facing for the rest of our lives, but we hope to find the continued assurance that we need to not let this ruin our lives. Who knows- maybe it won't come back till 20 years and by then they'll just have advanced so far with this type of thing in medicine. We are going to stay hopefull and cling to the Lord. Thank you all so much for all your prayers, they really are answered.
God Bless You,
Missy and Jed
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Still praying for you guys. You will be taken care of!
ReplyDeleteHi Missy - I haven't seen you in a long time! But Heidi told me what was going on with Jed so I've been following your blog. You & Jed are amazing! I have a friend who has a proclactima? tumor who has had AMAZING results using essential oils specifically frankinsence. Her blog is http://ihaveprolactinoma.blogspot.com/ I know she would love to talk to you about anything. Let me know if I can help with anymore info or help contacting her. Good luck! (By the way my Dad had a cancerous tumor removed - which was the second site and to this day 20 years later it has never come back.) Miracles definitely happen! Much love & prayers. :)
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