Brain Tumor

Published on January 25, 2005 By iamheather In Life Journals

I haven't been around.

I don't know when I will again.

My mother has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

All my energy goes to praying for her,

worrying about her,

somewhere in there, taking care of my family.

Pray for her. Brain surgery is......

Comments (Page 2)

scatter629

on Feb 18, 2005

Heather's Mom's tumor is benign though still in a dangerous place.

Most benign tumors in the brain in the elderly are meningiomas, neurinomas or neurofibromas. The concern regarding the tumor being in a "dangerous place" is the possibility that not all of the tumor could be safely resected and that some may have to be left behind. Should this be the case, adjuvant options (as in stereotaxic radiosurgery)may be discussed by your neurosurgeon, which may be very helpful. A lot of patients with benign tumors of the brain "in dangerous places" have been helped by both surgery and other adjuvant options, and there is indeed reason to be hopeful of a good outcome. I wish your Mom well.

Ravenblack

on Feb 19, 2005

Prayers to your mother, and you and your family too, Heather.

Nebraskawoman

on Feb 19, 2005

My father had a brain tumor removed about 5 years ago. I know how worried you must be. I hope everything goes well and I'll keep you in my prayers.

BlueDev

on Feb 19, 2005

Prayers for you and yours Heather.

dynamaso

on Feb 22, 2005

Heather, so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.

iamheather

on Feb 22, 2005

Thank you for all your kind thoughts, prayers, and words. Please include my father as well, as he has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Things are a bit hectic and stressful around here. I miss you all.

Nebraskawoman

on Feb 22, 2005

I'm really sorry to hear about your father. I hope everything comes out well for you and your family. Please keep us updated as you can. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

Gideon MacLeish

on Feb 22, 2005

I didn't see this until today, but you are DEFINITELY in our prayers!

island_gurl12

on Mar 16, 2005

I just thought i'd pop up in your blog since i havent seen you around. This was your last post. I'm just wandering how are things, and how you are.

Miss you heaps heather...

Ionolast

on Mar 16, 2005

I apologize. I don't respond well when someone preaches to me. Someone else got me to see I was wrong without using religion. Go ahead and delete this after you read it if you want.

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