It\u2019s Wednesday night and we have all returned to our dens after an afternoon of speaking with the doctors. Here\u2019s the scoop.<\/p>\n
Chloe will undergo more surgery. The tumor has grown to the size it was originally, or maybe a tiny bit bigger. That being said it\u2019s still a small tumor by comparison. It\u2019s still attached to the brain stem, however, it may not be attached as bad as first thought. This is a good thing as Dr. Dorsen thinks there is a chance of shaving it off the stem. This is what his plan is unless things look too chancy once he\u2019s actually at the site.<\/p>\n
Dr. Dorsen was great today. He was personable and very willing to answer any and all of our questions. And it was quite amusing to see him soften to a puffball when Dana brought out Chloe\u2019s school, 8 x 10, picture. \u201cWow, she\u2019s grown\u201d was his reply.<\/p>\n
We discussed quite a bit with him about the surgery, history and future. To make it simple we went out of the room feeling comfortable\u2026 as much as one can under this situation.<\/p>\n
Next up was Dr. Norwood, head of the oncology department. He and Dr. Dorsen have this great psychological dance they do that really helps lighten a heavy moment. Dr. Norwood concurred that he felt resecting the tumor was the best choice of action given its size, location and probably benign status. It was also confirmed that \u201cthere is some merit\u201d in the tumor growing along with a child\u2019s growth spurt. So this may account for its, relatively rapid, size increase\u2026 over three to six months.<\/p>\n
The big news\u2026 the news Chloe wanted to hear\u2026 \u201cNo Nose Tube.\u201d Her secondary concern was the pain she went through post-op. We also feel comfortable that this will be able to be controlled much better this time around.<\/p>\n
The hope is for a couple days in ICU and a short week on the main floor. That\u2019s what we would like the vision to be for now.<\/p>\n
Chloe is so much healthier this time around and her attitude is great. She is probably doing better than Dana and Me although we are giving it a good try.<\/p>\n
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Everything helps.<\/p>\n
Blessings,
\nRon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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