Thanks to all those who have donated! NEW DIAGNOSIS: After many tests, the Dr.'s at St. Jude's have diagnosed Julie's brain tumor as a PNET. St Jude pays for all her treatments, housing for up to four, and food for Julie and Jen only. But no other expenses, like diapers, laundry soap, spending money for clothing etc. The purpose of this site is to collect donations for Julie and her parents to cover what St. Jude's charity doesn't cover.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Update Feb. 13
The doctors did a repeat MRI on Thursday and determined that Julie's tumor is to large to proceed with attempting a removal of all or part of the tumor at this time. If the tumor cannot be removed than it is less likely that the chemo and that radiation will completely kill the cancer cells. The PNET has a very high rate of reoccurring and if that occurs it is usually not a good thing. She also had a spinal tap that showed there are currently no cancer cells in her spinal fluid...THANK YOU GOD. Julie has just finished her first few doses of chemo, she has so far, done very well. The doctor's hope is that after 2 rounds of chemotherapy (each round is 28 days) that the tumor will have shrunk enough that surgical removal of all or part of the tumor will be an option. Radiation is still going to be part of her treatment at some point, which is why she will be here close to a year. I have had several people ask me what it is that the family needs money for. Please see the revised heading on this blog. Deidra
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