Mom's surgery was completed today at 4:30pm. The surgery went well. The doctor was able to remove the majority of the large tumor in the back of mom's head. The good news is, they identified the tumor as a Glioma and it has not spread to rest of her body. The tumor has tentacles so, there were two other small lesions. They will perform a biopsy on the mass and do a full body scan. As soon as possible they will use aggressive methods of chemo and/or radiation. She still has sense of humor and is in high spirits. She is responding and is more lucid now than before the surgery. Releasing the pressure on her brain made a significant difference in her demeanor.
The whole family has been visiting all night long. Mom has been singing and laughing and flirting with the male RN that she says looks like Dr. Spike Nichols. Please keep praying for her speedy recovery. Your prayers are being answered by attending angels.
When talking to her sister Carol mom said, "Some peoples voices are like church bells. They ring and bring back memories and comfort to your soul. They are food to your mind ... My mind is hungry! She liked her quote so much that she asked Carol to write it down :-)
We love you.
The Christensen's
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Thanks for the updates, Brad. This is all very helpful. We are praying for Liz, of course. Please let her and Herb know we're thinking of them.
I have a couple of questions perhaps you could answer in the next post. First, you said on the 22nd, "The cancer has metastasized. The primary site has not yet been determined." Is this still accurate or have they now identified the primary site? Second, in looking at the website on Gliomas, they speak of a "Grade 3," which presupposes there is a Grade 2 and a Grade 1. Do you know what Liz's grade is?
Thanks again for keeping us in the loop.
Morrie
Christensen clan-----
We are praying and fasting for you Liz! Wish we were closer so we could visit, but you are definately in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you.
Matthew Pond and family
Thank you Morrie for your support. We do have an update on the cancer. The neurosurgeon and pathologist said that it is a Glioma. This, I believe, is the same as stage IV (Glioblastoma Multiforme) but it could also be stage III (Anaplastic Astrocytoma). The doctors have been absent since the surgery. I feel like we are eating at Chuck-o-rama (a local cafeteria style restaurant) and are waiting for the waiter to bring us some cornbread.
Dave and Mara will be meeting with the doctors today (we hope) and will have more information then.
So for now, mom has a Glioma and it is only in her brain.
More to follow.
brad
PS - she sang to us last night. What an amazing woman she is.
Post a Comment