Homecoming imminent
The doctor was in this afternoon. He said that at this moment, the tumour does not seem to be malignant. We still have to wait some time, but for now it is still 'unspecific.' The CT scan showed that he took thr tissue from the expected location, and still it does not show malignancy. He says this is good news.
It is important to note that the cells are not evenly distributed in the tumour, so as they told us before, it may not indicate a malignancy even if there really is one.
The plan is not to treat it at all at this point, because treatment for a benign tumour would do more harm than good. Instead, they watch it very closely, charting it's growth (and if benign, the growth is expected to be very slow, according to the neurosurgical nurse).
Dr. Mohr is discharging Gilly tomorrow if no complications arise; if his condition remains as is (which is what is expected). He will slowly be taken off of the steroid, and will remain on anti-seizure medication for now. He of course is unable to drive for at least 8 or 9 weeks (until he sees Dr. Mohr) becase of the anti-seizure medication. I won't repeat what Gilly said to that.
The physiotherapist had him up and walking today. He was off balance, but able to manage to some degree. He still needs 2 people to walk with him until the balance returns (which it is expected to).
It's important for us all to remember that 2 surgeries of this nature so close together requires a fair bit of recovery time. He's not encouraged to push it.
The steroids depress his immunities somewhat (maybe incorrectly put), so he should not be with people who have colds, etc.
Gilly is scheduled for an MRI in 8 weeks, and then a follow-up appointment with Dr. Mohr. We'll know more at that point in terms of it's pattern of growth.
It is important to note that the cells are not evenly distributed in the tumour, so as they told us before, it may not indicate a malignancy even if there really is one.
The plan is not to treat it at all at this point, because treatment for a benign tumour would do more harm than good. Instead, they watch it very closely, charting it's growth (and if benign, the growth is expected to be very slow, according to the neurosurgical nurse).
Dr. Mohr is discharging Gilly tomorrow if no complications arise; if his condition remains as is (which is what is expected). He will slowly be taken off of the steroid, and will remain on anti-seizure medication for now. He of course is unable to drive for at least 8 or 9 weeks (until he sees Dr. Mohr) becase of the anti-seizure medication. I won't repeat what Gilly said to that.
The physiotherapist had him up and walking today. He was off balance, but able to manage to some degree. He still needs 2 people to walk with him until the balance returns (which it is expected to).
It's important for us all to remember that 2 surgeries of this nature so close together requires a fair bit of recovery time. He's not encouraged to push it.
The steroids depress his immunities somewhat (maybe incorrectly put), so he should not be with people who have colds, etc.
Gilly is scheduled for an MRI in 8 weeks, and then a follow-up appointment with Dr. Mohr. We'll know more at that point in terms of it's pattern of growth.
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