Not very good news
Posted 12 hours ago
Julian had his third MRI today since his treatment ended last January and we were anticipating another good report, however, they did see something suspicious on his lower spine that wasn't there before. It's a small spot, about the size of a rice kernel. So the plan is for him to have surgery on Nov. 5 plus a lumbar puncture to see if any cancer cells are floating around in the spinal fluid. They will analyze the growth and we'll know what it is. We will have a meeting with Dr. Shen next week to discuss treatment options in more detail. If it turns out that the growth is a return of the cancer, we're looking at chemo and radiation again and the cure rate drops pretty significantly. If, God willing, "all" he needs is surgery, he'll be able to return to school in about one week. We haven't said anything to either of the boys yet. Probably won't until later next week. We want to keep their routines as normal as possible. Julian has been so happy lately, enjoying school and the routine that he is in. Did not think we would be crossing this bridge so soon.
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