It has been a busy, but a more comfortable day in Topeka for John. After a painful night landed him in Stormont-Vail, the team was gathered and started setting the course.The schedule as I understand it is this:
Thursday: Upper GI and Colonoscopy scan to try to see if the source is there.
Friday: PET scan
Next Wednesday: Neurosurgery:
As I understand it, John and Karen will have to decide whether to have 1) a needle biopsy done or 2) an incision in a difficult area in order to remove as much of the mass as possible. Martha said that the mass was near golf ball sized.
There are benefits and risks involved in each choice. With a needle biopsy, the mass can be reduced in size with less risk to the brain. With the incision, there is the chance of the loss of some brain function. For instance it could affect John's vision in some peculiar way.
After removal of tissue with a needle biopsy, the area would be treated with radiation, and would be larger than the area treated after the small incision procedure is performed.
That's it in a nutshell, but I could be mistaken on details so I'll say no more.
Well, I must get some rest, and I'm sure all of the rest of you must, too.
Night, all! As Laura would say, Love yous........
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