YIPPEE...MOVING FORWARD!!

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YIPPEE...MOVING FORWARD!!
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Tue, 08-12-2003 - 4:18am
YIPPEE...MOVING FORWARD!!

Update on my son Levin and treatment plan.

Well, when we first diagnosed the presence

of the big fat ugly brain tumor I asked for

prayers and faith and what have you,

because without them it would have been so bad!!

Not once did I waiver or worry, because that never helps

anything. Can't stand worrying!! And for the past few days I felt

total peace, even joy about today's neurologist appt.

Before we went in I prayed for wisdom on everyone's

part, not ordinary human knowledge but real wisdom

and truth on this matter.

Treatment plan: In September they will go in

via upper gum, in and around and behind the nose

and excise via biopsy as much of the tumor as they

possibly can. So, no scars!!

Yippee!! because anything is better than an

open-skull craniotomy or that other thing.

Then, whatever is left, they will use the Gamma Knife

or Proton Beam (those are radiosurgery with lasers), better

than regular radiation therapy, I am told. Zap em!!

Then, he will be watched over carefully for any

recurrence, and of course you know what we'll do

if that ever happens.

I'm so happy because I can see a great outcome ahead!!

Now I just have to ease Levin's mind a little; so

much for him to think about.

love,

Cindy

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 08-13-2003 - 1:09pm
Cindy, I'm so glad they have a plan for Levin. It makes things much easier to bear if you know they are doing something. I will keep him in my prayers. You all will get through this. Charlie
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Wed, 08-13-2003 - 2:01pm
It's wonderful to know what's going to happen next, isn't it, Cen? And this sounds like a great plan! I've heard the Gamma Knife is a very good tool. I wish he didn't have to wait til Sept. tho. Would be hard to wait, I would think.

Many hugs,

Red

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 08-13-2003 - 2:14pm
Charlie, you are right. He feels better that

he knows what will happen.

Thanks!!

love,

cindy


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 08-13-2003 - 2:17pm
Yes, i like the plan alot! We are looking at 2nd week of

September, with a week in the hospital. The next 3 weeks

will fly by fast!!

love,

cindy


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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 08-13-2003 - 2:24pm
Cindy,

With all the prayers sent up for your family and Levin, how this situation come out any differently but the best way possible. I know how hard it is on us parents when the kids we love and raised aren't spiritual either. I'm at work and prayer with my own wayward bunch. YOu all will continue to be in my prayers.

Hugs,

Kathie

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 08-14-2003 - 12:17am
Kathie, of all my kids, Levin was the only one

to leave faith out of his life, but he is

turning around 100% because he has no choice.

Thank you for your prayers and your faith, too.

love,

Cindy


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