Stable

In pre op waiting for the MRI to be available so Chase could proceed with anesthesia
In pre op waiting for the MRI to be available so Chase could proceed with anesthesia

After a very long day that included an inner ear procedure, waiting over an hour for the MRI, almost three hours under anesthesia, and a painful peripheral IV in the arm (instead of accessing Chase’s port), we received an early, unofficial word from the hospital last night: Chase’s MRI results were still being read, but there was no evidence of new tumor growth.  However, there was still a question about the areas of fluid retention and cavernomas (effects of surgery and radiation)…

Removing the painful IV
Removing the painful IV

This morning, we received the second and final call.  The official word is “stable” on all fronts!

There may have been some very minor changes to the cavernomas, but nothing of concern at this point and the areas of fluid are virtually unchanged.  We will have the chance to view the MRI and discuss all of this more in depth next week with Chase’s neuro-oncologist and his neurosurgeon in his routine follow ups.

Taking vitals in post op recovery - and getting to eat for the first time in 9 hours!
Taking vitals in post op recovery – and getting to eat for the first time in 9 hours!

Praising God in awe.   Some days, I still can’t believe Chase has survived 21 months after an advanced AT/RT diagnosis.

Thank you again for your prayer and encouragement as we take this…

Moment by moment.

In the car, on the way home. A long day for a very brave boy.
In the car, on the way home. A long day for a very brave boy.

0 thoughts on “Stable”

  1. Hip Hip Harray for Chase. Prayers coming your way. So glad that they do these follow up’s, Coleson goes every 3 months for his, and last one was FABULOUS in numbers. Yeah for these brave little Babe’s, at their ages. WHAT SOLDIERS THEY ARE!!!!!!!

  2. Thrilled to hear the news and that he has made it through yet another difficult day. So thankful for the kindness and mercy shown to you and dear Chase from our good God.

  3. Praise God for good news! And as for “moment by moment” – – – -that’s how you always live life, anyway.

  4. I am sure that only God makes you strong to deal with Chase’s discomfort. each time I watch I am hurting for you and your whole family.
    He is a champion!!!!! and so are you.
    God loves you soooooo very much.

  5. Tears. Lots and lots of tears reading this. So grateful for this good news for you and your family. PRAISE GOD!

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