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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:35 AM Original message |
Brain tumor diagnosis.... |
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ddeclue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:39 AM Response to Original message |
1. If it is benign, why do they need to remove it? |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:53 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Yes, some very great risks... |
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ddeclue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:54 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. I wish you good luck and hope it works out... |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:01 AM Response to Reply #9 |
12. ty |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 04:04 AM Response to Reply #6 |
21. May all good luck accompany with his expertise. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:10 PM Response to Reply #21 |
29. We're soooooo grateful that it's almost certainly benign. |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 06:14 PM Response to Reply #6 |
49. Stay positive and this too shall pass. All the best. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:43 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. :) |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 04:44 AM Response to Reply #1 |
23. It won't metastasize, like a cancerous tumor. But it could still grow, and |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:13 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. That's exactly what the doctor said. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 02:27 PM Response to Reply #30 |
43. I'm so sorry. The "what ifs" and "if onlys" must be awful to live with. |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
54. I had a friend that died of a benign brain tumor. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
2. Peace |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:55 AM Response to Reply #2 |
10. ty |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
3. I haven't, but good luck to him. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:54 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. ty |
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bkkyosemite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
4. My ex daughter in law had it and was probably born with it. It left some nerve damage |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:55 AM Response to Reply #4 |
11. We're hoping for only minimal damage. ty |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:53 AM Response to Original message |
5. Our thought go out to your family. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:54 AM Response to Reply #5 |
8. ty |
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JSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:12 AM Response to Original message |
13. So sorry to hear that |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:27 AM Response to Reply #13 |
14. I'd take his place in an instant. |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:44 AM Response to Reply #14 |
16. You and me both. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:14 PM Response to Reply #16 |
31. So sorry about your daughter. Stay strong. |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:49 PM Response to Reply #31 |
40. Thanks - you too! n/t |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:23 PM Response to Reply #16 |
37. I am so sorry. I can't imagine how hard it must be to have a sick child. |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:48 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. It's the pits - and freshman year at a tough college is even worse. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:53 PM Response to Reply #39 |
62. Colleges will usually work with their students who have special |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 08:08 PM Response to Reply #62 |
73. We're hooked in. |
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Mz Pip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 09:02 AM Response to Reply #14 |
27. sending my good thoughts |
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Ms. Toad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:42 AM Response to Original message |
15. Haven't had it - I hope |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:07 PM Response to Reply #15 |
28. Thank you so much for this information. |
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Smarmie Doofus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 02:09 AM Response to Original message |
17. No. Scary stuff. Thankfully it's benign. |
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ClayZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 02:39 AM Response to Original message |
18. Our wishes for a speedy recovery. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 03:09 AM Response to Original message |
19. Blessings to you all for strength and a speedy recovery... |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 03:23 AM Response to Original message |
20. Best wishes to your son and your family.. |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 04:16 AM Response to Original message |
22. My best to your family |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 04:48 AM Response to Original message |
24. Vanderbilt is an excellent hospital. I know there's nothing worse than |
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crim son (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
25. I had a close friend with the same tumor, but it was caught |
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flyarm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
26. I am so sorry your son will have to go through this..my heart aches for him and you!! |
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Christa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
32. My best wishes to you and your family |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:54 PM Response to Reply #32 |
63. Our children NEVER stop being our children. |
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Christa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 05:45 AM Response to Reply #63 |
66. You are so right there! |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 08:41 AM Response to Reply #66 |
67. I hope you get to see your son again soon. I'm so sorry he had to leave. |
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Christa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 08:59 AM Response to Reply #67 |
69. Thank you! |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
33. I work with a man who had this |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:44 PM Response to Reply #33 |
51. So many have had this...but thank goodness for techniques that can take care of it. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
34. Thank you to EVERYONE who is posting here. |
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libnnc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:22 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. Love you guys. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 05:35 PM Response to Reply #36 |
46. Sweetie... |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
35. My heart is with you and your family. Thank goodness it's benign, but that doesn't |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:45 PM Response to Reply #35 |
52. No, it's too large and pressing on nerves. :( |
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carlyhippy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
38. My prayers are with your son and your family |
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fight4my3sons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
41. my sister had a benign brain tumor removed about 10 years ago |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:46 PM Response to Reply #41 |
53. How glorious...a full recovery and a full life. :) |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
42. My sister had a benign tumor (acoustic neuroma) removed years ago |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:47 PM Response to Reply #42 |
55. Sounds like the same thing...they sometimes go by different names though. |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 12:24 PM Response to Reply #55 |
70. She's on DU |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
44. I have had two very large Pituitary Adenomas removed in the past nine years |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 02:51 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. I am glad they can treat it. they could not treat my mother's aneurysm |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:48 PM Response to Reply #44 |
56. Thank you so much and I hope for your continued improvement. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:49 PM Response to Reply #44 |
58. thank you and I hope for your continued improvement of health. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 05:39 PM Response to Original message |
47. Come here, you. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:51 PM Response to Reply #47 |
59. You people are so comforting. I can't thank you enough. |
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Butch350 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 05:47 PM Response to Original message |
48. All My Hopes! |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:51 PM Response to Reply #48 |
60. ty |
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Fire_Medic_Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
57. My thoughts and prayers to your son, you and your family. |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Apr-02-09 10:52 PM Response to Reply #57 |
61. We feel very fortunate that he lives near there. ty |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
64. I'll keep him in my prayers. |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
65. Did you see this article about stem cells and deafness? |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 08:45 AM Response to Reply #65 |
68. Yes, I did. |
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kaygore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 12:50 PM Response to Reply #68 |
71. Caution your son to be hopeful about the nerve damage |
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FLyellowdog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 02:25 PM Response to Reply #71 |
72. Thank you, I will. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
74. It's sounds horrible, but thank Goddess it's benign. |
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