Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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!

3 comments:

Andy and Melissa said...

Sorry to hear this!! But we are very glad Chris can still go to vegas! We will be thinking of all of you!

Anonymous said...

Still praying for Chris over here! We haven't given up.

Halfpenny said...

hey fella. I wanted to send my regards from my family. I check this is most days for updates. My thoughts are with the Caz fam. Good look in Vegas mate. Don't be pulling to many shinanigans!!!!