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Today I met with my neurooncologist and
neurosurgeon. The neurooncologist did a
thorough neurological test, which came back perfect. No apparent
impairment. Also, my EEG came back
normal. She said that if this is a
tumor, it is unusual for symptoms to resolve themselves. The dizziness and numbness in my hand have
all but disappeared after getting some rest.
When asked what the mass was, she said she didn’t know. She recommended a biopsy. The neurosurgeon on the other hand said that
it looked like a cancerous tumor but that we don’t know for certain until they do
a pathology on the mass’s tissue. He recommended
a biopsy. He said the biopsy procedure
is pretty routine and not very invasive, with the caveat that there are always
risks to surgery, especially brain surgery.
Given the location and shape of the tumor, he recommended against
attempting a removal of the whole mass.
I have pre-surgery appointments and testing next Monday and Wednesday,
with the surgery on Thursday. I’m
humbled and very grateful for all the thoughts, prayers and well wishes for my
family and me. They have definitely
sustained us through this difficult time."
8 comments:
We're your team and we're with you and your family every step of the way. We love you Jake!
Jake and Jord...this all sounds positive. I am hoping that your neuro-oncologist is right. Sounds like she is having a hard time believing it is a tumor. Here's to hoping it is not!! We love you all! We will continue to pray. Let us know if we can do anything.
Thanks for that update Jake- I've been thinking about you and your family so much. The waiting and wondering has to be torture. I admire your faith and courage and patience. Our family is praying for you. Keep the faith!
Hi Jake and Jordon, did you know that I am such a ludite that this is the first time I've read a blog or tried to leave a message on one. :) I want to you know we are thinking about you and praying for you every day. I can only attempt to imagine what this is like for you, but I do know how scary it can be to be facing a cancer diagnosis, undergoing scary tests and procedures, and wondering about all of the unknowns. If I can support you in any way please let me know. We love so much. Debbie (Robertson)
Jake, We appreciate the update. We had some of our grandchildren over and they even blessed you and Katherine in their blessings on the food. I guess that proves the fact that we remember and pray for you al(l)ways.
Love, These Robertsons
Praying for you! I am glad to hear that you have such great family support. Lots of love !
Jordan , my best thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. I love that Doctrine and Covenants scripture as well. I have loved and admired you since you were a little girl. Take care of yourself to.
Jordan, sorry, my real name is Connie Livingston your dear friend.
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