I know it has been a while, but there has been big news and docs have been trying to piece together what to do. So, we finally have an answer. Here we go with what is happening. I will start with good news. I just had CT scans of my lungs and there is no growth and everything is stable. Also, there is no evident tissue damage from the lung radiation. YAY! Awesome!
The not so good news, (well, it could be good. It is all perspective). I have two new tumors on my brain. They are very very tiny though. They aren't hurting anything, so we are just watching them for now and when they get big enough, we are going to to radio-surgery on them. That is radiation with the halo.
I have two large tumors on my brain (we have known about these since we found out I had brain tumors) that are growing and becoming one tumor. These are causing really bad headaches and seizures due to brain swelling. Actually I am not having seizures anymore because I am on really really high doses of steroids, but my headaches are sometimes unmanagable. So, the cure? The brain tumor board decided to just get rid of the problem. Yup to remove the tumors. On August 2, I will be having another brain surgery. It will be at U of M and the same surgeon will perform the surgery that did my last one. The largest tumor is growing near some large veins, so there is some risk of bleeding. The plan is to go in and remove the largest tumor and if things go well, he will continue to remove the one that is next to it. If there are any complications, he will close me up and reschedule another surgery to remove the other tumor.
So, for now, we are getting things in order for after surgery as we just got the date. I know that everything is in God's hands and he will make sure that everything is covered.
Once again thank you so much for your prayers, love and support! They really do mean a lot to Kevin, me and the boys!
Heather
I will keep you in my prayers and send positive healing thoughts your way. ❤❤
ReplyDeleteThis is Heather's sister Jenifer. Heather passed away early this morining just passed midnight. She was slated for surgery next week. We didn't know she had a bleeding ulcer most likely the result of the high doses of steroid. The ulcer burst and she aspirated. She was revived 3 times and then placed on a ventilator. She had a very slight chance of ever recovering less than 2% for a healthy person. Even if she did recover she would not have been able to have the surgery on her brain and the pain would have been excruciating. The vent was turned down and she passed. She is truly a princess. We are glad she is home with her savior, but she will be sorely missed. She had a special way of touching everyone she came in contact with. It was truly a blessing and an honor to be her sister!
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ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Heather was loved by many people, including myself. She sure will be missed and never forgotten. Hugs.
Linda Dolezan
She was a figher more than anyone. Blessings on the whole family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Heather was such a fighter! May God bless her family in the days to come. I am glad to know Heather is in Heaven with the Lord.
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