p-test
Not that kind of p test.
We had our meeting with the doctor this weekend and got more info. Stefan had to get a blood test done to see if he has a 1p chromosome deletion. If he does have this deletion - we will be going with chemo. Chemo is very effective for people with this 1p deletion. About 25% of people will have this deletion. If Stefan doesn't have this deletion - we'll be going with radiation. Preference is for Chemo, just because it would be more effective (with the 1p deletion) and doesn't have the nasty long term side effects of radiation. But - this new tumour (oligodendrocglioma) is also sensitive to radiation - so we are still hopeful about treatment either way.
The Dr. is leaning towards treatment rather then the 'wait and see' approach just because of the size that the tumour was and the effects it was having on Stefan (with the pressure on his eyes and word finding problems).
Our walking girl
Charlotte walked today!!!! Over the past month she has been taking more and more steps, but today I would say she officially walked. We were at Safeway and she found a helium balloon, and while holding on to her balloon she walked! She did so well - and we were very proud of our little girl! Here is a video - she had already walked a marathon at this point and was getting pretty tired - but you get the idea!
5 comments:
Way to go Charlotte!! That is the best!!!! Time to hit the parks and sidewalks!!!!!
The Tarbucks
Awesome Charlotte! So glad she's walking for you! Probably just like Lucas (he was 23 months when he finally did it....isn't she close to that?). Great news guys!
Michelle
Yay!!! This is awesome! This made my day so much more than the twin boys conversation video! ;-) Way to go Charlotte!!
Good job Charlotte! She'll be tearing around the house in no time!
Andrea
Hooray! - Charlotte!! Now you can get up to more mischief around the house and make a quick escape!
T,H,E,N,S!!
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