Surgery Cancelled!

We met with the radiologist, who was sceptical of Chris' MRI showing new tumor growth. He felt that it looked like pseudo-progression which to my understanding refers to blood leakage in surrounding brain tissue that shows up in the MRI dye. He was not concerned about this possible leakage, and wanted to re-schedule another MRI for Chris on Aug.12th. We are amazed, hopeful, and also checking on other possible treatments for Chris. So no surgery at the moment!

Thank you, thank you! The power of prayer is unfathomable!

Stereotactic Radiosurgery Scheduled

Wow, Chris' team is super! They have his "surgery" scheduled for Wed., July 29th. He will have to have 4 screws put into his head, a CAT scan, planning of radiosurgery, then the actual procedure. They are confident that they can annihilate this tumor recurrence. We again have much to be thankful for and trusting God for His ever present care.

It's Back

So much to catch you up on! First, Chris had his MRI today. They found a 6.-- x 8mm spot on the edge of where they last removed the tumor. The Dr. said he was confident they could get it with radio-surgery. That is where radiation is directed at the tumor from several angles at once and then intensified to kill the tumor. Chris is not a good candidate for many medications, as the Dr. said, "We almost lost you once" (speaking about the rare reaction to chemo). They are trying to work out a time to see the radiologist. He is in quite demand all over the world and Chris and friends are going on a fun trip to Las Vegas!!! Chris asked if he should postpone his trip and was assured to go on the trip! We are praying for the right timing to do the "surgery." If he has it done very soon seems to be ideal, if he waits... then he runs the risk of the tumor growing ...but the nurse said that if it grows really fast then the radio-surgery would probably not be the ideal choice anyway. We are hoping to know tomorrow what the schedule will be. I am also checking into other resources.

Now for some better news! Chris was the honorary speaker for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life! We were so proud of him. This event was quite a reminder of so many touched by this terrible disease. Was truly special getting a "team" together and walking for such a worthy cause. We hope to make it an annual event. We even had the "Quilt of Hope" there! People could donate and then sign a quilt square, which will be made into a beautiful quilt with the hope of touring and then being possibly raffled off to raise funds for Brain Cancer Research/Awareness.

We thank you for your continued prayers and support!

Want to Cheer Chris on?

We'd like to invite you to cheer Chris on at the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" on Friday, July 10, starting at 6:00pm (6:30pm walk) -till ?(not sure how long we'll be there)It is being held at the High School Track. If you happen to have a Rockin' for the Cas t-shirt, we encourage you to wear it. We are also trying to get the beautiful quilt,(that had been started at the Benefit) to get more signatures/ sentiments reflecting a special message of encouragement for a someone whose been affected by cancer. Our hope is to not only have donations to sign it, but once it is quilted, to have it "tour" and maybe be raffled off by the ACS. Sounded like a fun night filled with meaning. Hope to see you there!