no change!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 3:38PM Fletcher had his MRI last week and today we went back for the results. as we walked into the room i was very scared as there was a second doctor in the room, a neurosurgeon, straight away i feared the worst. thankfully they were quick to explain that he was just sitting in on the appointment and that there was no change to the residual tumor. that's when i breathed again and was able to relax. it does get easier with time but obviously going to get the results is always nerve wracking. both doctors were very pleased with how Fletcher has continued to improve and do so well. the surgeon explained that were the tumor to grow he feels confident that he would be able to remove it (or most of it) as its in an accessible place. its hard to think about what might happen should the tumor grow but i would be a fool to never think about it, i feel happier knowing all the options available to us and being ever so slightly prepared. we also spent some time talking about how it would become apparent that the tumor was growing (were it to grow), its comforting to know that in the 4 months between scans the tumor would not be able to do too much damage. Fletcher will continue to be monitored closely and his next MRI will be in 4 months time. i do feel that Fletcher has had very good care throughout all of this and continues to do so, we've been very lucky. so that's that for another 4 months. Fletcher continues on with his life blissfully unaware of all this. he loves school and is a lovely happy little boy. he doesnt remember having a poorly head.
Reader Comments (2)
That's wonderful news, even better that Fletcher is a happy boy who loves school!
Steve
Great news. No growth. Yes...it is nerve racking waiting on the results from the MRI. Ryan has had them for 7 years now (every 3 months) and I still get nervous. I hope you all are well. I keep Fletch and your family in my prayers.