As I said in the last post, my Dad had a CT scan yesterday. It showed a small mass in his brain. He just finished up with an MRI, which showed a much clearer picture of what they're dealing with. It is a small lesion (tumor) that is cancer on his brain, not a stroke. They are going to perform radiation surgery. They won't have to cut him open at all (thank goodness), but hit 5-6 different lasers at different angles at his lesion at the same time. The neurosurgeon said he feels this is all it will take to kill that tumor and prevent more from coming.
My Dad will have to take steroids to keep the swelling down, and one of the side effects is massive swelling, but it's not an absolute, meaning the doctor had to tell us it's a side effect, but he's confident all will be fine and Dad can continue on with his life and there won't be any more problems. As far as the brain tumor goes. We still have every thing else to deal with. But this is good news.
I have had such a difficult time these last few days, Chad and I are scheduled to leave for Guatemala. We have been debating what would be the best decision. After much prayer we have decided to continue on to Guatemala. We feel peace and believe that my dad and my mom will be ok. Chad and I are going to dive into the work we have to do there and really get to know the culture and these great people we have heard about. Thanks to all for your prayers, service and continued faith on our behalf.
My Dad will have to take steroids to keep the swelling down, and one of the side effects is massive swelling, but it's not an absolute, meaning the doctor had to tell us it's a side effect, but he's confident all will be fine and Dad can continue on with his life and there won't be any more problems. As far as the brain tumor goes. We still have every thing else to deal with. But this is good news.
I have had such a difficult time these last few days, Chad and I are scheduled to leave for Guatemala. We have been debating what would be the best decision. After much prayer we have decided to continue on to Guatemala. We feel peace and believe that my dad and my mom will be ok. Chad and I are going to dive into the work we have to do there and really get to know the culture and these great people we have heard about. Thanks to all for your prayers, service and continued faith on our behalf.
5 comments:
Cassie, I'm so sorry about everything you are going through with your dad! It is horrible to see people you love, especially your parents, so sick and in so much pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wow, Cassie, he's going through so much already and to have this on top of it, hopefully the lasers will take care of the tumor and all will be well soon. Good luck in Guatemala and have a great time. I am sure you and Chad will be a huge inspiration to the people there as you are to all of us and our families. You guys are such wonderful people and it's great that you can do so much for other people. You are great examples!
Cassie, Good luck in Guatemala! You have been a great daughter to your Mom and Dad and the Lord will take care of them while you're gone! Miss you guys!
Good luck my little friend....your mom and dad are in the most reliable hands...GOD'S...I'm really sorry about all of this that you are carrying on your shoulders....it surely stinketh! Have a safe and wonderful trip,..it'll be okay!
Im so sorry that your Dad and your family have to go through this again and again. I hope all goes well with the lazers!! Good luck on your trip to Guatamala. You and Chad are doing such a good thing and you and your family will be blessed because of your service.
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